Cary WinUV
Software Manual
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Contents
Contents
1. Introduction
7
Applications
7
User documentation
9
Conventions
9
2. Installation
11
Computer requirements 11
Preparation
14
New computer 15
Upgrade
17
Starting the software
19
3. Software Overview 21
ADL Shell
22
Advanced Reads
Align
22
Color
23
Concentration
Enzyme Kinetics
22
24
24
GLP Administration 24
Kinetics
25
RNA-DNA Estimation
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Scan
26
Scanning Kinetics
Simple Reads
26
26
Spectroscopy Configuration Manager
26
System Information 27
Thermal
28
Validate
28
Varian Spectroscopy Database Administrator
File name extensions
Interface
28
29
31
Hint text
31
Using the Help 32
Navigating
33
Searching
33
Tracking ‘favorite’ topics
Printing
35
4. How To…
35
37
Start an application 37
Manually read samples using Advanced Reads
38
Perform a calibration and manually measure concentrations using
Concentration 42
Enzyme Kinetics 47
Perform a temperature-controlled Enzyme Kinetics run using
the Multicell Holder 47
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Kinetics
53
Perform a temperature-controlled Kinetics run using the
Multicell Holder 53
Perform a multi-wavelength, single cell, single rate Kinetics
run
59
RNA-DNA Estimation
63
Perform a temperature-controlled RNA-DNA run using the
Multicell Holder 63
Scan
69
Perform a scan with baseline correction 69
Perform a scan in Signal-To-Noise mode 73
Perform a scan in Independent mode (Cary 5000) 78
Scanning Kinetics
82
Collect data using the Multicell Holder with temperature
control
82
Perform a Simple Reads measurement at a single wavelength 88
Thermal
89
Perform a run and determine Tm using derivative
calculations
89
Perform a run and determine Tm using hyperchromicity
calculations
94
Set up tests for validation
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5. Troubleshooting
105
Instrument offline
106
Connect button instead of Start 106
Not enough memory 107
Poor display of videos and photographs 107
GLP log does not list some privilege changes 108
Report header and footer not being updated 108
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Introduction
1. Introduction
Applications
7
User documentation 9
Applications
Agilent Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i instruments run using the
easy-to-use Agilent Cary WinUV software. The Cary WinUV software
consists of various applications, depending on the Cary package
ordered (refer to Table 1). A brief description of each application is
provided in Table 2. For detailed information about each application,
refer to Chapter 3.
Table 1. Applications included with each Cary WinUV software package
Package
Applications
Analysis
ADL Shell, Advanced Reads, Align, Concentration, GLP Administration, Kinetics,
Scan, Scanning Kinetics, Simple Reads, System Information, Validate
Bio
ADL Shell, Advanced Reads, Align, Concentration, Enzyme Kinetics, GLP
Administration, Kinetics, RNA-DNA Estimation, Scan, Scanning Kinetics, Simple
Reads, System Information, Thermal, Validate
Color
Color
Pharma
ADL Shell, Advanced Reads, Align, Concentration, Enzyme Kinetics, GLP
Administration (not for CFR systems), Kinetics, RNA-DNA Estimation, Scan,
Scanning Kinetics, Simple Reads, System Information, Thermal, Validate,
Spectroscopy Configuration Manager (administrator use only), Varian
Spectroscopy Database Administrator (administrator use only)
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Table 2. Descriptions of each Cary WinUV software application
Application
Description
Page
ADL Shell
A pre-defined template for writing ADL programs.
22
Advanced Reads
For collecting absorbance readings for multiple samples at single and
multi wavelengths (up to 6).
22
Align
For aligning various instrument lamps and accessories.
22
Color
For calculating color coordinates, determining color difference and
graphically displaying both.
23
Concentration
For quantitative analysis.
24
Enzyme Kinetics
For determining various parameters of enzyme activity at single and multi
wavelengths (up to 6).
24
GLP Administration
For restricting operator access, password-protecting each application.
24
Kinetics
For performing kinetics determinations at single and multi wavelengths
(up to 6).
25
RNA-DNA Estimation
For collecting absorbance readings of nucleic acids.
25
Scan
For running and view data collections.
26
Scanning Kinetics
For performing kinetics determinations for a wavelength range.
26
Simple Reads
For taking absorbance readings at a single and multi wavelength (up to
6).
26
Spectroscopy
Configuration Manager
For administrators to set 21 CFR Part 11 security and access privileges in
Pharma software.
26
System Information
For recording your company and instrument details for use in reports,
and so on.
27
Thermal
For temperature-based multicell measurements, typically DNA melts at
single and multi wavelengths (up to 6).
28
Validate
For testing your instrument to ensure that it is working correctly.
28
Varian Spectroscopy
Database Administrator
Provides a database environment for storing and maintaining your data.
28
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User documentation
You have been provided with the following documentation to help set
up and operate your Cary system:

A hardware manual, with safety practices and hazards
information, instructions for installing and maintaining the
components of the Cary and troubleshooting information.

This software manual, with instructions for installing the Cary
WinUV software, an overview of the software detailed ‘How To’
procedures and software-related troubleshooting information.

Extensive Help (provided with the Cary WinUV software)
containing context-sensitive Help, step-by-step instructions for
frequently performed analyses and instructions for using any
accessories you ordered. Refer to ‘Using the Help’ on Page 20.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout procedures in the
documentation:

Menus, menu items, buttons and check boxes have been typed in
bold. For example, ‘click OK’ and ‘From the Edit menu, choose
Copy’.

ALL CAPITALS indicate keyboard commands. For example,
‘Press ENTER’ and ‘Press SHIFT+F3’.
A Note is used to give advice or information.
A Tip is used to give practical hints to help you achieve the best
possible performance from your instrument.
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2. Installation
Computer requirements
Preparation
New computer
Upgrade
Starting the software
11
14
15
17
19
This chapter assumes you have already set up the Cary instrument
and computer, including installing the instrument interface card in
the computer (if you supplied your own computer) and connecting
the instrument and/or computer to the power supply as described in
the appropriate Cary hardware documentation.
Computer requirements
The Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers
were evaluated under Agilent’s ISO9001 procedures using Cary
WinUV software and a desktop computer. We strongly recommend a
computer configuration that matches the system that was used
during evaluations:

HP Z210 SFF Workstation

HP Single Unit (SFF) Packaging

HP Energy Star 5.0 Enabled Configuration

HP Z210 SFF 240W 90% Efficient Chassis

MS Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit OS

Intel Xeon E3-1225 3.1 6M 4C 95W GT2 CPU

HP 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3-1333 nECC RAM
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HP 250GB SATA 6Gb/s 7200 1st HDD

Intel HD Graphics P3000

HP No Keyboard Option

HP USB Optical Scroll Mouse

HP 16X DVD+-RW SuperMulti SATA 1st Drive

HP 3-3-3 Warranty SFF

HP Serial Port Adapter Kit

HP Z210 Localization Kit

SFF SATA HDD2 Cable
OR
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
HP Compaq 8000 Elite Small Form Factor Desktop

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Processor

2 GB PC3-10600 Memory (2x1 GB)

250 GB SATA 3.5 1st Hard Drive

Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500

Integrated Intel 82567LM Gigabit

16x SATA SuperMulti LightScribe DVD+/-RW

Realtek ALC261 High Definition Audio Codec (all ports are
stereo)

Windows 7 Pro 32-bit

One comm port if using the Agilent SPS 3 Sample Preparation
System in conjunction with the Internal Routine Sampler

Two comm ports if using the Agilent SPS 3 Sample Preparation
System in conjunction with the External Sipper accessory
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If upgrading from previous versions of Cary WinUV software, the
computer configuration will need to include:

IBM compatible

Intel® Pentium® IV processor (or later)

At least 1GB RAM

At least 10 GB free space on hard drive

Video card supporting 800 x 600 pixel resolution, high color (16
bit) mode (or better)

Super VGA screen (or better)

20 x CD drive

16 bit sound card

Windows® 101 key keyboard

Microsoft® or compatible mouse

Windows XP with Service Pack 3

RS232 serial port

One comm port if using the Agilent SPS 3 Sample Preparation
System in conjunction with the Internal Routine Sampler

Two comm ports if using the Agilent SPS 3 Sample Preparation
System in conjunction with the External Sipper accessory

Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6* or later
PCI slot for IEEE * The Cary WinUV software uses functionality
provided by Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0. You do not need
to use this as your Web browser. If your company rules prevent the
installation of Internet Explorer version 6, you can use another
browser, with some loss in functionality.
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Preparation
Before installing the Cary WinUV software, ensure that you have:
Preparation requirement
Reference
Installed Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit operating system
with Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Service Pack 3 and
checked that all devices, for example, sound card and CD
drive, are working.
Windows operating system documentation.
Installed Windows Internet Explorer version 6 or later.
Documentation supplied with Internet Explorer.
Set the monitor screen resolution to at least 800 x 600
pixels and the color quality to at least High Quality.
Windows operating system documentation.
Logged on as an Administrator.
Windows operating system documentation.
Read the Late Breaking News.
Any Late Breaking News documents delivered
with the Cary WinUV software.
NOTE
The Cary WinUV software will read Cary OS/2 and DOS data files. However, if
you are upgrading to version 4.20 from Cary OS/2 or DOS, contact your local
Agilent office, as a service call will be required.
NOTE
If you are installing 21 CFR Part 11 software, refer to the Cary WinUV Pharma
Software Installation Instructions for 21 CFR Part 11 Environments.
21 CFR Part 11 software installation involves an administrator using the Agilent
Spectroscopy Configuration Manager (SCM) to set up access privileges, and so
on. In addition, SCM uses the Varian Spectroscopy Database Administration
(VSDA) program for storing files. Refer to the SCM and VSDA Help for
information about setting up 21 CFR Part 11 systems.
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New computer
To install the Cary WinUV software on a new computer:
1
Log on to the instrument computer with Administrator
privileges.
2
Insert the application software disk, select the preferred
language and click OK.

NOTE
If no installation screen appears, run ‘CaryWinUVBioSetup.exe’ from the CD
directory.
3
NOTE
NOTE
If using Windows 7 operating system, a User Account Control
dialog box will appear, click Yes for ‘Do you want to allow the
following program to make changes to this computer?’.
Follow the prompts on the screen until the ‘Select Destination
Location’ window appears. Confirm the directory in which you
would like to install the application. Alternatively, click Browse
to choose a different location. Click Next.
Agilent strongly recommends that the Varian\Cary WinUV folder and
applications be installed in the recommended C:\Program Files directory.
4
The ‘Folder Does Not Exist’ dialog box may appear. Click Yes to
create the folder.
5
Follow the prompts on the screen until the ‘Ready to Install’
window appears. Click Install.
During the installation of the .Net Framework and GPIB driver, the computer may
appear frozen and the ‘Cancel’ button is unavailable. This is correct. The
installation can take 3 to 5 minutes. Do not try to exit the installation during this
time.
6
If prompted to complete installation of Cary WinUV by restarting
your computer, select No, I will restart the computer later. Click
Finish.
7
Remove the application disk from the CD drive.
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8
Insert the disk labeled Help.

NOTE
If using Windows 7 operating system, a User Account Control
dialog box will appear, click Yes for ‘Do you want to allow the
following program to make changes to this computer?’.
If no installation screen appears, run ‘Setup.exe’ from the CD directory.
9
A list of Help files to be installed will be displayed. Click OK.
10 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Help.
11 When the status indicates ‘Finished’, click Close.
12 Remove the Help disk from the CD drive.
NOTE
At the end of the application software installation, you will need to turn off the
computer in order to install the computer-instrument interface card or connect
the computer-instrument interface converter and to complete the automatic
detection and installation of the driver for the instrument interface card. Refer to
the Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i Spectrophotometers Hardware Manual.
13 Select the System Information application from the Cary WinUV
folder on the Windows desktop. Enter the company details,
instrument type and serial number. Click OK.
14 Restart the computer to complete the installation of the
instrument interface card.
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Upgrade
NOTE
If you are upgrading 21 CFR Part 11 software, refer to the Cary WinUV Pharma
Software Installation Instructions for 21 CFR Part 11 Environments.
To upgrade the Cary WinUV software:
1
Log on to the instrument computer with Administrator
privileges.
2
When upgrading Cary WinUV version 3.1 or earlier, proceed to
Step 3. When upgrading Cary WinUV version 4.10 (build 464) or
Cary WinUV version 4.10 (build 467), proceed to Step 4.
3
Right-click on the System Information icon on the Windows
toolbar, and select Shut Down System Information.
4
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove
Programs.
5

If using Cary WinUV version 3.1 or earlier, click NI488.2.1.60 and then click Change/Remove and follow the
prompts. When prompted, click Yes to remove all unused
components.

If using Cary WinUV version 4.10 (build 464) or Cary WinUV
version 4.10 (build 467), click National Instruments
Software and then click Change/Remove and follow the
prompts. When prompted, click Yes to remove all unused
components.
Insert the application software disk, select the preferred
language and click OK.

If using Windows 7 operating system, a User Account Control
dialog box will appear, click Yes for ‘Do you want to allow the
following program to make changes to this computer?’ to
install the application software.
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NOTE
If no installation screen appears, run ‘CaryWinUVBioSetup.exe’ from the CD
directory.
6
NOTE
NOTE
Follow the prompts on the screen until the ‘Select Destination
Location’ window appears. Confirm the directory in which you
originally installed the application software. If required, click
Browse to navigate to the correct location. Click Next.
Agilent strongly recommends the Varian\Cary WinUV folder and applications are
installed in the recommended C:\Program Files directory.
7
The ‘Folder Exists’ dialog box will be displayed. Click Yes.
8
Follow the prompts on the screen until the ‘Ready to Install’
window appears. Click Install.
During installation of the Microsoft .Net Framework and GPIB driver, the
computer may appear frozen and the ‘Cancel’ button is unavailable. This is
correct. The installation can take 3 to 5 minutes. Do not try to exit the installation
during this time.
9
If prompted to complete installation of Cary WinUV by restarting
your computer, select No, I will restart the computer later. Click
Finish.
10 Remove the application disk from the CD drive.
11 Insert the disk labeled Help.

NOTE
If using Windows 7 operating system, a User Account Control
dialog box will appear, click Yes for ‘Do you want to allow
the following program to make changes to this computer?’.
If no installation screen appears, run ‘Setup.exe’ from the CD directory.
12 A list of Help files to be installed will be displayed. Click OK.
13 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the
Help.
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14 When the status indicates ‘Finished’, click Close.
15 Remove the Help disk from the CD drive.
16 Select the System Information application from the Cary WinUV
folder on the Windows desktop; enter the Company details,
Instrument type and Instrument Serial number. Click OK.
17 Restart the computer to complete the installation.
Starting the software
To start the Cary WinUV software:
NOTE
1
Click the Windows Start button then (All) Programs, Agilent
and Cary WinUV. Alternatively, double-click the Cary WinUV
folder on the desktop.
2
Select the desired application. Refer to Chapter 3 for information
about the available applications.
3
The first time the Cary WinUV software is open a Software
Registration dialog will appear. Click Next.
Ensure the software registration is completed by the user of the Agilent Cary UVVis-NIR spectrophotometer. For further information refer to the Software
Registration Help.
4
NOTE
Complete all the fields on the ‘Customer Details’ page. Click
Next.
The Product Key is found on the cover of the Agilent Cary WinUV software CD
case which was delivered with the instrument.
5
Complete all the fields on the ‘Product Details’ page. Click Next.
6
Complete all the fields on the ‘Work Environment Details’ page.
Click Register.
7
A dialog appears stating ‘Your Agilent Software Registration has
been successful’.
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NOTE
If your computer is not connected to the internet, refer to the Software
Registration Help for further information.
8
TIP
20
The application will now open, and you can collect your data.
To familiarize yourself with the Cary WinUV software, browse the Help after
installing the software. See ‘Using the Help’ on Page 20.
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3. Software Overview
ADL Shell
22
Advanced Reads
22
Align
22
Color
23
Concentration 24
Enzyme Kinetics
24
GLP Administration 24
Kinetics
25
RNA-DNA Estimation
25
Scan
26
Scanning Kinetics 26
Simple Reads 26
Spectroscopy Configuration Manager
26
System Information 27
Thermal
28
Validate
28
Varian Spectroscopy Database Administrator
28
File name extensions
29
Interface
31
Using the Help 32
This chapter provides a brief introduction to the Cary WinUV
software and the individual applications to help you familiarize
yourself with its use. For more detailed information about the
applications and their settings, refer to the extensive Help (see Page
20 for information about using the Help).
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ADL Shell
The Applications Development Language (ADL) is a built-in
spectroscopy language supplied with the Cary WinUV software. The
ADL Shell gives you a pre-defined template for writing ADL
programs. Rather than needing to write the code for basic functions
such as graphing and filing, the ADL Shell has a number of these
commands already implemented. In other words, you do not have to
design your own interface — you can use the ADL Shell to provide the
basic functionality and build on that.
Advanced Reads
The Advanced Reads application can be used to read multiple
samples in a single run at a single or multi wavelength (up to 6). You
can use various accessories to take multiple sample solution and
aliquot readings in absorbance, percent transmittance, Abs*F or
percent reflectance mode, and find the mean.
Align
The Align application is used to align the lamp(s) in the instrument
and various accessories. It enables you to set instrument parameters
such as the beam mode and wavelength. It also allows you to keep
track of operating hours by lamp type.
The ‘Lamps’ page of the Alignment window allows you to monitor the
energy of the lamp(s). Instrument parameters can be changed on the
‘Cary’ page.
Align can also be used to configure the Series 1 and Series II 6 x 6
and 8 x 6 cell changer (Cary 100/300), the cell changer for microcells
(Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i), and the Series I and II Rear Beam
Attenuator (Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
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Color
The Color application is used to measure and calculate the
transmitted or reflected color of samples. The following extensive
color calculations are supported:

Tristimulus

Chromaticity

CIE Lab

CIE LUV

Hunter Lab

Whiteness

Yellowness (ASTM E 313-00)

Tint (ASTM E 313-00)

Gardner Color (ASTM D 6166-97 and DIN EN1557)

Haze (ASTM D1003-61)

Choice of 21 illuminants, including 2 user-specified illuminants

Choice of 6 observers, including 2 user-specified observers

Calculation interval of 1, 5 or 10 nm

Thickness correction to calculate the color of the same sample in
varying thicknesses, rather than having to measure the samples

Graphical display of color spaces

Color difference calculations — Delta E, FMC-2, CMC and BFD

Color matching tolerance circle using DE Lab
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Concentration
The Concentration application is used to calibrate the system for
quantitative analysis. You can select from several fit types for your
calibration: linear, direct linear and quadratic. Based on the fit type,
the Concentration application will calculate the coefficients of the fit
equation and the correlation coefficient. Alternatively, you can define
your own equation for the calibration.
Enzyme Kinetics
The Enzyme Kinetics application uses Michaelis-Menten principles to
calculate the maximum rate (Vmax) and substrate concentration that
gives half the maximum rate (Km) of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
Accurately obtaining Vmax and Km, requires you to perform numerous
Enzyme Kinetics runs at different substrate or inhibitor
concentrations to create a series of absorbance versus time curves.
The software determines the initial velocity (V0) of each curve, and
then you enter the substrate and inhibitor concentrations for each
cuvette.
The software uses the V0, [S] and [I] values to plot traces
representing absorbance versus time curves with a common [S] or
[I]. It is from these graphs that the software determines Vmax and Km.
Enzyme kinetics measurements can be performed at single or multi
wavelengths (up to 6).
GLP Administration
The GLP Administration application is used to protect the system
from unauthorized use, enabling application-specific privileges to be
turned on or off by the system administrator.
If this application is operational, users will need to be registered,
have a user name and a valid password before they can access the
various privileges.
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Kinetics
The Kinetics application is used to obtain absorbance versus time
data to enable you to determine the rate of reaction. Kinetics
measurements can be performed at single or multi wavelengths (up
to 6).
The Kinetics application allows:

Calculation of Zero Order, First Order and Second Order reaction
rates from absorbance versus time data.

Entry of activity factors for multiple cells.

Overlay of the best-fit line on raw data.

Auto or manual estimates for the first order and second order
Marquardt fitting.
RNA-DNA Estimation
The RNA-DNA Estimation application is used to calculate the
following parameters, used in determining the amount, type and
purity of nucleic acid samples:

Absorbance of samples at selected wavelengths.

A(260)/A(280) ratios with or without background correction at
320 nm.

Absorbance ratios at your own nominated wavelengths with or
without background correction.

Average ratio values for replicate samples.

Protein and nucleic acid concentrations using Warburg Christian
coefficients.

260 nm Factor Parameters, A(260) * F.
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Scan
The Scan application enables you to set up and run wavelength
scans, with the collected scans displayed in the ‘Scan’ window.
Scanning Kinetics
The Scanning Kinetics application allows you to perform cyclic scans
across a wavelength or wavenumber range. From the resultant
absorbance versus wavelength data, an absorbance versus time
(kinetics) curve can be obtained for any wavelength in the range. The
kinetics curves can then be used to calculate Zero Order, First Order
and Second Order reaction rates.
You can choose an automatic or manual estimate for the First Order
and Second Order Marquardt fitting.
This application also enables you to correct samples for a baseline
during the scan. You can choose a 100%T baseline, or you can select
from other baseline options such as a zero baseline correction that
will apply both a 100%T and a 0%T baseline correction to your sample
scans.
Simple Reads
The Simple Reads application is used to perform quick absorbance
readings of samples at single wavelengths. To take a reading, click
‘Zero’ to zero the instrument and then click ‘Read’.
Simple Reads measurements can be performed at single or multi
wavelengths (up to 6).
Spectroscopy Configuration Manager
The Spectroscopy Configuration Manager (SCM) provides the system
administrator with a tool to manage your 21 CFR Part 11
environment. SCM provides the means to create, configure and
maintain data in relation to system security, user management and
data paths.
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The Privileges and Profiles software controls which
applications/functions may be run by a particular user. It also
establishes the level of authority a user may have with regard to
signatures and accessing certain parts of an application
Agilent uses the SCM for security and permission rights. These
security functions provide:

Access controls and authority checks via the use of user
identification codes and passwords.

Electronic record security via the use of databases.

Time and date stamped audit trails.
The use of user identification codes and passwords enables control
over who can log on to the system and who can perform particular
functions within the Agilent application software. It also provides the
mechanism to allow electronic signing of electronic records. The use
of databases coupled with SCM, prevents all unauthorized users from
changing or deleting files. The SCM event logs augment the audit
trails resident in the application software. The SCM administrator
must set up the required users. It is important that a number of
simple requirements are followed when this is done to ensure that
compliance with the 21 CFR Part 11 rule is maintained.
System Information
The System Information application allows you to enter company
and instrument information, and specify headers, footers and bitmap
or icon files to be used in reports (for example, your company logo).
System Information also allows you to specify the default settings for
the ‘Hint’ text, such as the Hint Pause (the length of the delay before
the hint appears when the pointer is moved over a control) and Hint
Hide Pause (the time the hint stays visible for if the pointer is not
moved off the control). These settings will be used by the other Cary
WinUV applications.
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Thermal
The Thermal application is used to perform thermal DNA analysis,
enabling you to calculate Tm using the various thermoelectric Cary
accessories. Once the data is collected, you can choose to calculate
the Tm value by either the derivative or hyperchromicity methods.
Thermal measurements can be performed at single or multi
wavelengths (up to 6).
Validate
The Validate application enables you to carry out a number of
performance tests to verify that the system is performing according
to specification. Included are the validation tests needed to satisfy
the requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia, European
Pharmacopoeia, US Pharmacopoeia and Therapeutic Goods
Association of Australia.
An optional Validation package is also available from Agilent,
providing detailed information on the functional specification and
development process of the Cary system. It also contains detailed
DQ/IQ/OQ documentation to assist your initial and on-going
validation activities.
Varian Spectroscopy Database Administrator
The Varian Spectroscopy Database Administrator (VSDA) is designed
for system administrators to set up and maintain the databases that
are used by the application software to store data. VSDA uses
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 for database operations.
Companies can use VSDA together with the Agilent Spectroscopy
Configuration Manager (SCM), the application software and their
own Standard Operating Practices to form a 21 CFR Part 11 capable
environment for controlling their Agilent instruments.
VSDA allows the data collected by Agilent instruments to be stored
locally (on the same computer as the application software), or
remotely in a Client/Server arrangement.
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Configuration must be performed by the system administrator, or a
person with administration rights to run VSDA.
File name extensions
The various Cary WinUV software files, such as method files, report
files and graphic files are saved with a three-letter file name
extension that represents the type of file, and the application that
created the file.
The file name extensions for each file type are:
File type
Methods
File name extension
.m**
Data
.d**
Report
.r**
Graph Template
.g**
Settings
.s**
Baseline
.c**
Batch
.b**
ASCII
.csv
Rich Text Format
.rtf
Cary OS/2
.dat
Cary DOS
data.
Grams
.spc
ADL
.adl
where ** equals the Cary WinUV application code, used to distinguish
between different applications.
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The application codes are:
Application
Advanced Reads
File name extension
.*ab
Color
.*cl
Concentration
.*cn
Enzyme Kinetics
.*ek
Fabric Protection
.*fp
Kinetics
.*kn
RNA-DNA
.*dn
Scan
.*sw
Scanning Kinetics
.*sk
Simple Reads
.*sr
Sunglasses
.*sg
Thermal
.*tm
Validate
.*vo
For example, a method file from the Concentration application would
have the file name extension ‘*.mcn’.
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Interface
A typical Cary WinUV software screen consists of a Menu line (‘A’ in
Figure 1), Instrument buttons (B), Command buttons (C), Toolbar
(D), Graph area (E), Report area (F) and Status line (G).
Figure 1. A typical Cary WinUV software screen
A. Menu line
B. Instrument buttons
E. Graph area
F. Report area
C. Command buttons
G. Status line
D. Toolbar
Hint text
You can obtain ‘Hint text’ for a particular control or field by
positioning the pointer over the control/field name for a short time.
After a short delay, a brief hint will be displayed describing what the
control or field does. If you hold the pointer over a numeric entry
field, the valid range for that field will be displayed.
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If these hints do not appear, choose ‘Hints’ from the ‘View’ menu to
enable them. Conversely, if the hint text is enabled and you wish to
turn it off, choose ‘Hints’ from the ‘View’ menu.
NOTE
You can alter the properties of the hints, such as the length of the delay before
hints appear, on the ‘Hints’ page in the System Information application.
Using the Help
The Cary WinUV software includes extensive Help, which should be
your primary source of information on how to use your Cary system.
It contains descriptions of the various application windows, dialog
boxes and fields that make up the software, as well as step-by-step
instructions to help you perform various tasks. It also includes ‘Tips
and Tricks', ‘Troubleshooting' and ‘Contacts' sections in case you
encounter difficulties using the software.
Since the Help system is so extensive, it is advisable to familiarize
yourself with the contents of the Help by viewing the Help Home
page. There are a number of ways to open the Help Home page:

Click the Windows ‘Start’ button, ‘(All) Programs’, ‘Agilent’, ‘Cary
WinUV’, ‘Cary Help’.

Double-click the ‘Cary WinUV’ folder on the desktop and doubleclick ‘Cary Help’.

Click ‘Help Topics’ on the ‘Help’ menu when in an application to
go to the Help Home page.
You can also make the Help open on the appropriate page containing
information relevant to the currently open application or dialog box:
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
Click ‘(Application) Help’ (for example, ‘Scan Help’) on the ‘Help’
menu when in an application to go to the Home page for that
application.

Click the ‘Help’ button on a dialog box to go to information about
that dialog box.

Press F1 to go to information about the current dialog box.
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Navigating
You can move around the Help using the ‘Contents’ on the left of the
Help window.
NOTE
To display the Contents, click the ‘Show’ button at the top of the Help window.
The Contents sections are accessed by clicking the icons and
associated text:

To expand/contract a section in the Contents list, double-click
the ‘folder’ icon for that section, or click the ‘+’/‘-’ symbol next to
the icon.

To display a topic, click the text associated with that topic.
The topics in the Help are often hyperlinked to other related
information. To return to the previous topic after clicking a
hyperlink, click the ‘Back’ button at the top of the Help window.
Searching
You can quickly search the Help system for specific information
using key words.
To search for information on a particular subject:
1
Click the Search tab (next to the ‘Contents’ tab).
2
Type the word(s) you want to search for and click the List Topics
button or press ENTER to list all the relevant pages containing
the search word/s.
The number of topics found will be displayed. You can view the
topics in alphabetical order by clicking ‘Title’ at the top of the list, or
in the order they appear in the Help by clicking ‘Rank’.
3
Select the desired topic from the list by highlighting it then
clicking the Display button. Alternatively, double-click the topic.
All occurrences of the keyword will be highlighted.
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4
TIP
If this does not provide the information you require, enter a more
specific word or additional words in the key words field and try
again. Click the right arrow symbol to the right of the keywords
field and select any of these words AND, OR, NEAR and NOT to
place between your keywords.
Another way to narrow your search is to use the check boxes at the bottom of
the Search page. For example, selecting ‘Search titles only’ will only list those
Help topics containing the key word in the title.
Within a page
You can skip to a section of interest in a Help page by searching for a
relevant word.
To find a key word within a Help page:
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1
Click anywhere on the Help page.
2
Press CONTROL+F to open the ‘Find’ dialog box.
3
In the ‘Find what:’ field, enter the word you wish to look for.
4
If required, limit the Find by selecting an option such as ‘Match
case’. (This option will only find the words that appear in the
same letter case (for example, all lower case) as the entered key
word.
5
Select the Direction of the Find. Select ‘Up’ to search for the key
word from the bottom of the page upwards, or ‘Down’ to start the
Find from the top of a page.
6
Click the Find Next button or press ENTER to begin the Find.
The first occurrence of the designated word will be highlighted.
7
Click the Find Next button or press ENTER repeatedly to jump to
other occurrences of the key word. When all instances of the
word have been found, the message ‘Finished searching the
document’ will be displayed.
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Tracking ‘favorite’ topics
You can keep a list of useful Help topics using the ‘Favorites’ option.
If you come across a topic you may wish to refer to again:
1
Click the Favorites tab. The title of the page currently visible will
be present in the ‘Current topic:’ field at the bottom of this tab.
2
Click the Add button to include this topic to the Favorites list.
If you would like to view this page later on, you can simply click the
‘Favorites’ tab and highlight the topic of interest by clicking it, then
click the ‘Display’ button. (Alternatively, double-click the topic.)
If a topic is no longer required in the Favorites list, highlight it then
click the ‘Remove’ button.
Printing
You can print one or more Help topics for a particular application.
To obtain a hard copy of the current Help page:
1
Click the Print button at the top of the Help window. The ‘Print’
dialog box will be displayed.
2
Click Print.
To obtain a hard copy of multiple Help pages:
1
Right-click on the topic in the ‘Contents’ page, and choose Print.
2
Click Print the selected heading and all sub-topics.
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4. How To…
Start an application 37
Manually read samples using Advanced Reads 38
Perform a calibration and manually measure
concentrations using Concentration 42
Enzyme Kinetics
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Kinetics
53
RNA-DNA Estimation
63
Scan
69
Scanning Kinetics 82
Perform a Simple Reads measurement at a single
wavelength
88
Thermal
89
Set up tests for validation
102
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform
common operating procedures using your Cary instrument and
various software applications. For more detailed information on the
software applications or your Cary instrument and accessories, refer
to the extensive Help (see Page 20 for information on using the Help).
Start an application
To start an application:
1
Click the Windows Start button, then (All) Programs, Agilent,
Cary WinUV and click the application that you wish to run.
Alternatively, double-click the application icon in the ‘Cary
WinUV’ folder on the desktop.
2
Select your instrument type if necessary and click OK to open the
application.
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NOTE
If you are running a GLP system, you will be prompted to enter a password
before accessing the application.
NOTE
If you are using 21 CFR Part 11 software, you will be prompted to enter a user
identification, select the appropriate Group and Project and enter a password
before accessing the application.
Manually read samples using Advanced Reads
This procedure describes how to read samples in the Advanced
Reads application using no accessories.
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Advanced Reads, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the
Menu line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
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a
In the ‘Wavelength’ field, enter the relevant wavelength.
b
In the ‘Ave. (averaging) Time’ field, enter the required value.
A good starting point is 0.1 seconds.
c
In the ‘SBW’ field, enter the required spectral bandwidth.
Unless your method specified another value, use the
maximum setting.
d
Select ‘Replicates’ or ‘Sample Averaging’. For Replicates,
enter the number of replicates of each sample that you would
like read. For Sample Averaging, enter ‘2’ for duplicate
aliquots of the sample, and so on.
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If using a microcell, select a smaller spectral bandwidth.
e
3
Select the ordinate mode you require from the drop-down list
in the ‘Y Mode’ field. Enter a ‘Factor’ value if you have
selected ‘Abs*F’.
Set up lamp options
Setup dialog box | Options page
4
a
Select Auto lamps off to automatically turn off the lamps at
the end of the collect. This option is especially useful when
performing reads overnight or unattended for long periods of
time. In some Cary instrument models, you may also choose
to use a third lamp, such as a mercury lamp (if installed).
b
Click the UV/Vis button to use both lamps.
c
Enter the wavelength at which you would like the source
lamp to change from the ultraviolet to the visible/nearinfrared lamp. The recommended changeover is
350 nanometers for lamps with an ultraviolet cutoff.
If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also enter the detector
and grating changeover wavelengths (800 nanometers is
recommended for both).
d
Under ‘Beam Mode’, select the beam mode that you require.
In most cases this should be Double Beam and Normal. If
you select ‘Single Beam’ you also need to enter a value in the
‘Energy’ field.
Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories pages
Make sure no accessories are selected on the ‘Accessories 1’ and
‘Accessories 2’ pages.
5
Set up your samples
Setup dialog box | Samples page
a
Enter the ‘Number of Samples’. The table below expands or
contracts to match your choice.
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b
In the ‘Samples’ table, enter the name of each sample. You
can enter up to 20 characters for each name.
If the samples have the same name with a different numeric
extension, enter the name in the first sample position and
then click the ‘Increment’ button.
You can click the ‘Import’ button to use the names of samples
stored in a text file.
6
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘AutoPrint’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select
‘Parameters’ to include your experimental parameters in the
report.
If ‘AutoPrint’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area. However if ‘AutoPrint’ is not
selected, the report will only be sent to the Report area.
7
Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage off. The method, collected data and report will not be
automatically saved. However, you can manually save it all at the end
of the collection.
8
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
9
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Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
10 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero. Alternatively, choose Zero from the Commands
menu.
b
Place a blank in the sample compartment and click OK.
11 Read samples
a
Click the Start button, press F9 or choose Start from the
Commands menu. The ‘Sample Selection’ dialog box will be
displayed.
b
Select the samples you would like to read, then click OK.
c
The ‘Present Sample’ dialog box will prompt you to place the
appropriate sample in the sample compartment. Click OK to
read the sample.
d
Repeat for the remaining samples.
12 Save your data
a
On the File menu, click Save Data As.
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this Concentration run.
c
Click Save. The data will be stored as a Batch file.
13 Export your data
a
On the File menu, click Export report (*.csv).
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this read.
c
Click Save. The data will be stored as an ASCII spreadsheet,
with a *.csv file name extension.
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Perform a calibration and manually measure concentrations using
Concentration
This procedure describes how to perform a multi-standard
calibration and measure sample concentrations in the Concentration
application using no accessories.
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Concentration, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the
Menu line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
NOTE
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a
In the ‘Wavelength’ field, enter the relevant wavelength.
b
In the ‘Ave. (averaging) Time’ field, enter the required value.
A good starting point is 0.1 second.
c
Enter the required spectral bandwidth in the ‘SBW’ field. Use
the maximum setting unless your method specifies another
value.
If using a microcell, select a smaller spectral bandwidth.
d
Select ‘Replicates’ or ‘Sample Averaging’. For Replicates,
enter the number of replicates of each sample that you would
like read. For Sample Averaging, enter ‘2’ for duplicate
aliquots of the sample, and so on.
e
Select the ‘Y mode’ you require. Click ‘Abs’ to specify
Absorbance mode or ‘Emission’ if you are measuring
fluorescence.
f
Enter an upper range and lower range value in the ‘Y min.’
and ‘Y max.’ fields to specify the displayed ordinate range.
These are starting values only. The Cary WinUV software will
automatically rescale the calibration graph as the standards
are measured.
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Set up the calibration
Setup dialog box | Standards page
4
a
Click the Standards tab to set up the standards and their
parameters associated with the data collection.
b
Select Calibrate During Run to perform a calibration when
the ‘Start’ button is clicked.
c
Set the appropriate units for your standards for reporting
purposes.
d
Set the ‘Standards’ field to the number of standards that you
are using. The table below will expand or contract to match
your choice.
e
In the ‘Standards’ table, enter the concentration of each
standard in the ‘Conc.’ column.
f
Under ‘Fit Type’, select the type of curve fitting required for
your calibration.
g
Enter the required R2 value or correlation coefficient in the
‘Min R2’ field. The closer the number is to 1.000, the better
the fit. Typically, 0.95 is used.
Set up lamp options
Setup dialog box | Options page
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of the collect. This option is especially
useful when performing Concentration runs overnight or
unattended for long periods of time.
b
Click the UV/Vis button to use both lamps.
c
Enter the wavelength at which you would like the source
lamp to change from the ultraviolet to the visible/nearinfrared lamp. The recommended changeover is
350 nanometers for lamps with an ultraviolet cutoff. If you
are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also enter the detector and
grating changeover wavelengths (800 nanometers is
recommended for both).
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d
5
Under ‘Beam Mode’, select the beam mode that you require.
In most cases this should be Double Beam and Normal. If
you select ‘Single Beam’, you also need to enter a value in the
‘Energy’ field.
Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
Click the Accessories tab and make sure that no accessories are
selected.
6
Set up your samples
Setup dialog box | Samples page
a
Enter the number of samples in the ‘Number of Samples’
field. The table below expands or contracts to match your
choice.
b
In the ‘Samples’ table, enter the name of each sample. You
can enter up to 20 characters for each name.
If the samples have the same name with a different numeric
extension, enter the name in the first sample position and
then click the ‘Increment’ button.
You can click the ‘Import’ button to use the names of samples
stored in a text file.
7
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
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a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘AutoPrint’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report.
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NOTE
If ‘AutoPrint’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area. However, if ‘AutoPrint’ is not
selected, the report will only be sent to the Report area and can be viewed by
choosing ‘Report’ from the ‘View’ menu.
8
Set up weight and volume correction
Setup dialog box | Samples page
9
a
Under ‘Weight/Volume Corrections’, select Corrections to
activate the correction facility.
b
Enter the theoretical sample weight in the ‘Method Weight’
field. This is the weight of the sample specified in your
method.
c
Enter the weight units in the ‘Units’ field.
d
Enter the theoretical sample volume in the ‘Method Volume’
field. This is the volume to which the method tells you to
make the sample.
e
Enter the volume units in the ‘Units’ field.
f
In the ‘Samples’ table, enter the actual weight and volume for
each sample.
Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage off. The method, collected data and report will not be
automatically saved. However, you can manually save it all at the end
of the collection.
10 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
11 Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
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12 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero. Alternatively, from the Commands menu, choose
Zero.
b
Place a blank in the sample compartment and click OK.
13 Perform the calibration
NOTE
a
Click the Start button or, from the Commands menu, choose
Start. The ‘Standard/Sample Selection’ dialog box will be
displayed.
b
Select the standards and samples to be used in the analysis.
By default all standards and samples are selected.
c
Click OK.
d
The ‘Present Standard’ dialog box will prompt you to place
the appropriate standard in the sample compartment. Click
OK to measure the standard.
e
Repeat until you have measured all of the standards. The
Cary will calculate the calibration and the correlation
coefficient.
If the set correlation coefficient (R2) value is not met, the Cary will prompt you
with ‘Min R2 test failed’. When you click ‘OK’, the Cary will then prompt you with
‘There is no valid calibration. Proceed in Abs (or Emission)?’ If you click ‘Cancel’,
the Concentration run will finish. If you click ‘Yes’, the Cary will measure the
absorbance or emission of any presented samples, but will not generate a
concentration.
14 Measure sample concentration
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a
Once all the standards have been read, the ‘Present Sample’
dialog box will prompt you to place the appropriate sample
in the sample compartment. Click OK to measure the sample
and calculate its concentration. (If replicates have been
nominated, the concentration is calculated after the final
sample replicate is read.)
b
Repeat for the remaining samples.
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15 Save your data
a
On the File menu, click Save Data As.
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this Concentration run.
c
Click Save. The data will be stored as a Batch file.
16 Export your data
a
On the File menu, click Export report (*.csv).
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this read.
c
Click Save. The data will be stored as an ASCII spreadsheet,
with a *.csv file name extension.
Enzyme Kinetics
Perform a temperature-controlled Enzyme Kinetics run using the
Multicell Holder
This procedure describes how to perform a multicell, multi-rate
Enzyme Kinetics run at 37 °C using the Temperature Controller
accessory with the Multicell Holder accessory (Cary
100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Enzyme Kinetics, click the Setup button or select Setup from the
Menu line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up the Multicell Holder accessory
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
As various options do not become available until the appropriate
accessories are selected, you need to select these first.
a
Select Use Cell Changer to enable the accessory.
b
For Cary 100/300 instruments, choose the type of Multicell
Holder you are using (6 x 6 or 8 x 6). Ensure that you have
this accessory installed before starting the run.
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NOTE
If you are using a Series I 6 x 6 (Cary 100/300), you must calibrate the cell
changer using the Align application before starting experiments.
c
NOTE
Choose Select Cells and select the cells you require from the
available cells under ‘Use Cells’.
For Front Beam analysis, select ‘Cell 1–Cell 6’ (6 x 6) or ‘Cell 1–Cell 8’ (8 x 6).
This will ensure that all front cell positions in the Multicell Holder will be
measured during your enzyme kinetics analysis.
3
d
Select Multi Zero to turn on the ‘Multi Zero’ facility.
e
Ensure that Blank Correction is not selected.
Set up accessories for reaction temperature control and
temperature display
a
If you are not using a Peltier-controlled accessory (for
example, the water-thermostatted 8 x 6), ensure that you
have the Temperature Controller accessory installed before
starting the run, and,
(i) Select Automatic Temperature Setting and select
Temperature Controller to enable the accessory.
(ii) Set the monitoring temperature by entering the Block
temperature as 37 °C. (The monitoring device is selected in
Step 4d).
b
4
Under ‘Temperature Display’, select Block and Probe 1 to
view the temperature of the Multicell Holder block and one
temperature probe in the ‘Status Display’ window.
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
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a
Enter the ‘Wavelength’, ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth) and ‘Ave.
(averaging) Time’ you require in the corresponding fields.
b
Select the ordinate mode you require. Click ‘Abs’ to specify
Absorbance mode or ‘%T’ to specify percent Transmittance.
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NOTE
The ‘%T’ mode is used when performing fluorescence kinetics measurements
using the Total Fluorescence accessory or the Fluorescence Fiber Optic Probe.
5
c
Enter an upper range and lower range value in the ‘Y min.’
and ‘Y max.’ fields to specify the displayed ordinate range.
d
In the ‘Monitor’ field, choose where you are going to monitor
the temperature.
Set up rate parameters
a
NOTE
Under ‘Collect Timing’, select Advanced Collect.
The ‘Advanced Collect’ facility enables you to collect data more frequently during
the crucial stages of your reaction, and to collect data less frequently where you
know there will be little activity.
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b
Enter the number of different reaction rates that you require
in the ‘Number of Stages’ field. The number you set here will
be reflected in the table below.
c
Vary the number of data points collected per cell per run by
setting the ‘Dwell time’ for each rate stage.
d
Specify how long the Cary will wait after reading each cell
before it starts another reading cycle, by setting the ‘Cycle
time’ for each rate stage.
e
Specify the duration of the measurement by setting the ‘Stop
time’ for each rate stage.
Set up lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing data collections overnight or unattended
for long periods of time.
b
Click UV/Vis if you want both lamps on during the run.
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c
Enter your required ‘Source Changeover’ and ‘Detector
Changeover’ (Cary 5000 only) wavelengths in the
corresponding fields. If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also
enter the detector and grating changeover wavelengths
(800 nanometers is recommended for both).
d
Set the ‘Slit Height’ to full or reduced (Cary 4000/5000/6000i
only).
e
Under ‘Display Options’, choose ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the Enzyme Kinetics run in one graph box.
Set up V0 calculation
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
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a
Set the start and stop times for your V0 calculation.
b
Enter the required product absorptivity and cell pathlength
for your reaction.
Set up calculations for the maximum rate (Vmax) and substrate
concentration that gives half the maximum rate (Km)
a
Under ‘Analyze’, select the method by which the data
obtained from your selection under ‘Plot/Fit’ will be
calculated. Choose ‘Linear Least Square’ or ‘Marquardt’.
b
Choose the inhibitor model for your analysis.
c
Select the Plot/Fit type/s that will be used to determine Vmax
and Km values.
d
Select Auto Calculate to automatically perform enzyme
kinetics calculations at the end of each run.
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
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a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate items
under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
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If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as to the Report area.
d
Select the Autoconvert option you require. If you choose
‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII (csv) with Log’,
the system will automatically generate a report and store the
data in the Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in
the current folder.
10 Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at Start), to set up the Cary to prompt
you for a file name before the start of an Enzyme Kinetics reaction.
11 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
12 Finish setup
Click OK to save any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’
dialog box. Depending on the cells selected in the Multicell Holder,
the Cary may inform you that it will perform a dual single beam
calibration. Click OK.
13 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu. A ‘Cell
Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
If you like, change the names of the blank samples.
c
Place the blank solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will perform an instrument zero on the
blank solution(s).
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NOTE
If you had chosen not to use the ‘Multi Zero’ facility in Step 2d, the system will
prompt you to enter the blank solution into the instrument. You must make sure
that you place the blank solution in the cell position that is currently in the light
path. Once you click ‘OK’, the system will perform a zero on the cell position in
the light path, that is, the system will not reset the Multicell Holder to position 1.
14 Start the run
a
Click Start or choose Start from the Commands menu. Do
not add your active reagent at this time. The system will
display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’.
b
If you like, change the names of the samples.
c
Place the sample solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will set up the Graphics area and
display the ‘Save File’ dialog box.
d
Enter the file name and click Save. The ‘Sync Start’ dialog
box will be displayed.
e
Reset the Multicell Holder to position to cell 1 by clicking the
Reset Slide button. Add your active reagent just before the
countdown reaches 0:00, or commence the data collection by
clicking OK.
15 Enter substrate and inhibitor concentrations (two options)
Once the run has started:
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a
Open the ‘Setup’ dialog box by clicking the Setup button or
by choosing Setup from the Menu line.
b
Click the Samples tab. In the ‘S’ column, enter the Substrate
concentration in micromoles. In the ‘I’ column, enter the
Inhibitor concentration in micromoles.
If no information has been entered during the collect, no calculation is
performed.
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You can also use the ‘User Data Form’ to enter the Inhibitor and
Substrate concentrations:
a
Open the ‘User Data Form’, by right-clicking in a graph box
and clicking User Data Form from the menu, or by choosing
User Data Form from the Graph menu.
b
The table that appears has Data Names and may have V0
values already entered in the first two columns. In the third
and fourth columns, enter your values for [S] and [I] in
micromoles per liter.
c
Click OK. Your [S] and [I] values are now ready to be used in
calculations, and the Cary will perform the calculations at
the end of the run.
Kinetics
The following Kinetics procedures are described:

Performing a temperature-controlled Kinetics run using the
Multicell Holder

Performing a multi-wavelength, single cell, single rate Kinetics
run
Perform a temperature-controlled Kinetics run using the Multicell
Holder
This procedure describes how to perform a multicell, multi-rate
Kinetics run at 37 °C using the Temperature Controller accessory
with the Multicell Holder accessory (Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
Click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu line to display
the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method parameters for a new
method.
2
Set up the Multicell Holder accessory
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
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As various options do not become available until the appropriate
accessories are selected, you need to select these first.
NOTE
a
Select Use Cell Changer to enable the accessory.
b
For Cary 100/300 instruments, choose the type of Multicell
Holder you are using (6 x 6 or 8 x 6). Ensure that you have
this accessory installed before starting the run.
If you are using a Series I 6 x 6 (Cary 100/300), you must calibrate the cell
changer using the Align application before starting experiments.
c
Click Select Cells and select the cells you require from the
available cells under ‘Use Cells’.
For Front Beam analysis, select ‘Cell 1 to Cell 6’ (6 x 6) or
‘Cell 1 to Cell 8’ (8 x 6). This will ensure that all front cell
positions in the Multicell Holder will be measured during
your Kinetics analysis.
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d
Select Multi Zero.
e
Ensure ‘Blank Correction’ is not selected.
Set up accessories for reaction temperature control and
temperature display
a
If you are not using a Peltier-controlled accessory (for
example, the water-thermostatted 8 x 6), ensure that you
have the Temperature Controller accessory installed before
starting the run, and,
(i) Select Automatic Temperature Setting and select
Temperature Controller to enable the accessory.
(ii) Set the monitoring temperature by entering the Block
temperature as 37 °C. (The monitoring device is selected in
Step 4e).
b
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Under ‘Temperature Display’, select Block and Probe 1 to
turn on monitoring of the Multicell Holder block and one
temperature probe.
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Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
5
a
Enter the ‘Wavelength’, ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth) and ‘Ave.
(averaging) Time’ you require in the corresponding fields.
b
Select the ordinate mode you require. Click ‘Abs’ to specify
absorbance mode or ‘%T’ to specify percent transmittance.
c
Enter an upper range and lower range value in the ‘Y min.’
and ‘Y max.’ fields to specify the displayed ordinate range.
d
Select ‘Min.’ or ‘Sec.’ to set the abscissa (X).
e
In the ‘Monitor’ field, choose where you are going to monitor
the temperature. The ‘Start’ button will not be enabled until
the temperature of the selected monitor is within 0.5 °C of
the block temperature set on the ‘Accessories’ page (Step 3a
(ii)).
Set up rate parameters
a
NOTE
Under ‘Collect Timing’, select Advanced Collect. This enables
you to set up different data collection procedures for the
multiple rates in your reaction.
The ‘Advanced Collect’ facility enables you to collect data more frequently during
the crucial stages of your reaction, and to collect data less frequently where you
know there will be little activity.
b
Enter the number of different reaction rates that you require
in the ‘Number of Stages’ field. The number you set here will
be reflected in the table below.
c
Vary the number of data points collected per cell, per run, by
setting the ‘Dwell time’ for each rate stage.
d
Specify how long the Cary will wait after reading each cell
before it starts another reading cycle by setting the ‘Cycle
time’ for each rate stage.
e
Specify the duration of the Kinetics run by setting the ‘Stop
time’ for each rate stage.
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Set up lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
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a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing Kinetics data collections overnight or
unattended for long periods of time.
b
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both of the lamps on
during the run.
c
Enter your required ‘Source Changeover’ and ‘Detector
Changeover’ (Cary 5000 only) wavelengths in the
corresponding fields. If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also
enter the detector and grating changeover wavelengths (800
nanometers is recommended for both).
d
Set the ‘Slit Height’ to full or reduced (Cary 4000/5000/6000i
only).
e
Under ‘Display Options’ choose ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the Kinetics run in one graph box.
Set up analysis parameters
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
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a
Select Auto Calculate to automatically perform a rate
calculation at the end of each run.
b
Select Advanced Calculate to set up multiple rate
calculations for the Kinetics run.
c
Enter the number of different rate calculations that you
require in the ‘Number of Stages’ field. The number you set
here will be reflected in the table below.
d
Set up the stage ‘Start’ and ‘Stop’ times and select the
reaction order for each of these reaction stages.
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If you select a ‘first order’ or ‘second order’ Simple Calculate rate calculation,
you can use the items under ‘Manual Guess’ to manually enter the parameters:
A0, Alnf and Rate (k).
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e
Enter a value in the ‘Factor’ field to calculate enzyme
activity. This multiplication factor is applied to the
absorbance.
f
If you are performing a second order reaction, enter the
initial concentration of substrate before reaction.
g
Select Display Fit to automatically overlay the calculated
lines of best fit onto the plotted data.
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as to the Report area.
d
Select Include X-Y Pairs Table to view a list of abscissa
values and their corresponding ordinate values.
e
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘ASCII’ or ‘ASCII with Log’, at the end of the data collection,
the system will automatically generate a report and store the
data in the Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in
the current folder.
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Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at Start) to set the Cary to prompt you
for a file name, before the start of a Kinetics reaction.
10 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
11 Finish setup
Click OK to save any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’
dialog box.
12 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero or from the Commands menu, choose Zero. A
‘Cell Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
If you like, change the names of the blank samples.
c
Place the blank solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will perform an instrument zero on the
blank solution(s).
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a
Click the Start button or from the Commands menu, choose
Start. Do not add your active reagent at this time. The
system will display the ‘Save As’ dialog box.
b
Enter the ‘File name’ of this Kinetics run and click Save. The
system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’.
c
If you like, change the names of the samples.
d
Place the sample solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will set up the Graphics area and then
the ‘Sync Start’ dialog box will be displayed.
e
Reset the Multicell Holder position to cell 1 by clicking the
Reset Slide button.
f
Add your active reagent just before the countdown reaches
0:00, or commence the data collection by clicking OK.
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Perform a multi-wavelength, single cell, single rate Kinetics run
This procedure describes how to perform a multi-wavelength, single
cell Kinetics run at ambient temperature (Cary
100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Kinetics, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu
line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
3
a
In the ‘Wavelength’ field, enter the relevant wavelengths.
b
In the ‘SBW’ field, enter the required spectral bandwidth.
c
In the ‘Ave. (averaging) Time’ field, enter the required value.
d
Select the ordinate mode you require. Click ‘Abs’ to specify
the absorbance mode or ‘%T’ to specify percent
transmittance.
e
Enter an upper range and lower range value in the ‘Y min.’
and ‘Y max.’ fields to specify the ordinate range.
f
Select ‘Min.’ or ‘Sec.’ to set the abscissa (X).
Set up rate parameters
a
Under ‘Collect Timing’, select Simple Collect to set up a
single rate for your reaction.
b
Specify how long the Cary will wait after reading each cell
before it starts another reading cycle by setting the cycle
time.
c
Specify the duration of the Kinetics run by setting the stop
time.
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Set up lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
5
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing Kinetics data collections overnight or
unattended for long periods of time.
b
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both lamps on during the
run.
c
Enter your required ‘Source Changeover’ and ‘Detector
Changeover’ (Cary 5000 only) wavelengths in the
corresponding fields. If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also
enter the detector and grating changeover wavelengths (800
nanometers is recommended for both).
d
Set the ‘Slit Height’ to full or reduced (Cary 4000/5000/6000i
only).
e
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Select ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the Kinetics run in one graph box.
Set up accessories
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
Click the Accessories tab and ensure that no accessories are
selected.
6
Set up analysis parameters
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
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a
Select ‘Auto Calculate’ to automatically perform a rate
calculation at the end of each run. Or select ‘Simple
Calculate’ to perform one rate calculation for the entire
Kinetics run.
b
Set up the reaction start and stop times and select the
reaction order.
c
If you select a ‘first order' or ‘second order' Simple Calculate
rate calculation, you can use the ‘Manual Guess’ items to
manually enter the parameters: A0, AInf and Rate (k).
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If you do not choose ‘Manual Guess’, the Cary system will automatically
calculate the values: A0, AInf and Rate when the ‘Start’ button is clicked.
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d
Enter a value in the ‘Factor’ field to calculate enzyme
activity. This multiplication factor is applied to the
absorbance.
e
If you are performing a second order reaction, enter the
initial concentration of substrate before reaction.
f
Select Display Fit to automatically overlay the calculated
lines of best fit onto the plotted data.
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area.
d
Select Include X-Y Pairs Table to view a list of abscissa
values and their corresponding ordinate values.
e
Select the autoconvert option you require. If you select
‘ASCII’ or ‘ASCII with Log’, at the end of the data collection,
the system will automatically generate a report and store the
data in the Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in
the current folder.
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Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage Off. The method, collected data and report will not be
saved. Or, select ‘Storage On Prompt at Start’ to set the Cary to
prompt you for a file name before the start of a run; or ‘Storage On
Prompt at End’ to set the Cary to prompt you for a file name at the
end of a run.
9
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
10 Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
11 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero. Alternatively, choose Zero from the Commands
menu. A ‘Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
If you like, change the name of the blank.
c
Place the blank solution in the sample compartment and click
OK. The system will perform an instrument zero on the blank
solution(s).
12 Start the run
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a
Click the Start button, or choose Start from the Commands
menu. Do not add your active reagent at this time. The
system will display a ‘Loading Guide’.
b
If you like, change the names of the sample.
c
Place the sample solution in the front cell holder and click
OK. The system will set up the Graphics area and then
display the ‘Sync Start’ dialog box.
d
Add your active reagent just before the countdown reaches
0:00, or commence the data collection by clicking OK. The
Cary will start the Kinetics data collection.
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13 Save your data
a
On the File menu, and click Save Data As.
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this Kinetics run.
c
Click Save. The data will be stored as a Batch file.
RNA-DNA Estimation
Perform a temperature-controlled RNA-DNA run using the Multicell
Holder
This procedure describes how to perform a multicell RNA-DNA run
with multi zero and multi baseline at 37 °C using the Temperature
Controller accessory with the Multicell Holder accessory (Cary
100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In RNA-DNA, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu
line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up the Multicell Holder accessory
Setup dialog box | Accessories 1 page
As various options do not become available until the appropriate
accessories are selected, you need to select these first.
NOTE
a
Select Use Cell Changer to enable the accessory.
b
For Cary 100/300 instruments, choose the type of Multicell
Holder you are using (6 x 6 or 8 x 6). Ensure that you have
this accessory installed before starting the run.
If you are using a Series I 6 x 6 (Cary 100/300), you must calibrate the cell
changer using the Align application before starting experiments.
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c
Click Select Cells and select the cells you require under ‘Use
Cells’. For double beam analysis, select ‘Cell 1 through to the
Cell 6’ (6 x 6) or ‘Cell 1 through to Cell 8’ (8 x 6).
d
Select Multi Zero.
The ‘Multi Baseline’ facility will not be accessible until completing
Step 4.
3
Set up accessories for reaction temperature control and
temperature display
a
If you are not using a Peltier-controlled accessory (for
example, the water-thermostatted 8 x 6), ensure that you
have the Temperature Controller accessory installed before
starting the run, and,
(i) Select Automatic Temperature Setting and select
Temperature Controller to enable the accessory.
(ii) Set the monitoring temperature by entering the block
temperature as 37 °C. (The monitoring device is selected in
Step 4).
b
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Under ‘Temperature Display’, select Block and Probe 1 to
view the temperature of the Multicell Holder block and one
temperature probe in the ‘Status Display’ window.
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary and Baseline pages
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a
Enter the first and second wavelengths at which you would
like to measure your sample/s.
b
If required, select Background Correction and enter a
background wavelength in the corresponding field.
c
Choose the desired temperature monitoring device in the
‘Monitor’ field. The ‘Start’ button will not be enabled until the
temperature of the selected Monitor is within 0.5 °C of the
Block temperature set on the ‘Accessories 1’ page (Step 3a
(ii)).
d
To perform a wavelength scan, select Scan Samples and set
the ‘Start’, ‘Stop’ and ‘Rate’ for the scan. The ‘Baseline’ tab
will be displayed.
e
Click the Baseline tab.
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f
5
Select Baseline correction. To use a previously stored
baseline, click the ‘Baseline’ button and browse for the
appropriate file. Otherwise, you can perform your baseline
correction at the beginning of the run. To perform a ‘Multi
Baseline’, you can now go back to the ‘Accessories 1’ page
and select ‘Multi Baseline’.
Set up source, SBW and display options
Setup dialog box | Options page
6
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing data collections overnight or unattended
for long periods of time.
b
Click UV/Vis if you want both lamps on during the run.
c
Enter your required ‘Source Changeover’ and ‘Detector
Changeover’ (Cary 5000 only) wavelengths in the
corresponding fields. If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also
enter the detector and grating changeover wavelengths (800
nanometers is recommended for both).
d
Enter the spectral bandwidth of your instrument in the ‘SBW’
field.
e
Set the appropriate ‘Slit Height’ (Cary 4000/5000/6000i only).
f
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the run in one graph box.
Set up your samples
Setup dialog box | Samples page
a
Enter the number of samples that you are going to use in the
‘Number of Samples’ field. The ‘Sample Names’ list below will
expand or contract to match your choice.
b
In the ‘Sample Names’ list, enter the name of each sample.
You can enter up to 20 characters for each name.
If the samples have the same name with a different numeric
extension, enter the name in the first sample position and
then click the ‘Increment’ button.
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Click the ‘Import Names’ button to use names from a stored
text file.
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c
Clear the red tick for any samples not required.
d
If you would like multiple readings of the same aliquot, select
Replicates and enter the number of replicates required.
Set up analysis parameters
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
If you would like to calculate any Warburg Christian coefficients or
260 nm Factor parameters, make your selections here.
8
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. If you have
selected ‘Scan Samples’ on the ‘Cary’ page, select ‘Graph’ to
include a graph in the generated report.
If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as to the Report area.
d
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Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you choose
‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII (csv) with Log’, at
the end of the data collection, the system will automatically
generate a report and store the data in the Cary format as
well as ASCII XY pairs format in the current folder.
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Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at Start), to set the Cary to prompt you
for a file name before the start of the RNA-DNA run.
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
10 Finish setup
Click OK to save any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’
dialog box.
11 Zero the instrument
NOTE
a
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu. A ‘Cell
Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
Place the blank solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will perform an instrument zero on the
blank solution(s).
If you have chosen not to use the ‘Multi Zero’ facility in Step 2d, the system will
prompt you to enter one blank solution into the instrument. In this case, it is
important to ensure that you place this blank solution in the cell position that is
currently in the light path. On clicking ‘OK’, the system will perform a zero on the
cell position in the light path, that is, the system will not reset the Multicell
Holder to position 1.
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12 Perform a baseline correction (if not using a stored baseline)
If you have selected to perform a baseline correction (Step 4f) and
are not using a stored baseline, take a baseline reading now by
following the steps below. Otherwise, proceed to Step 13.
a
Click Baseline. A ‘Cell Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
Load the blank/s as shown.
c
Click OK. The system will collect a baseline for each cell in
use and the word ‘baseline’ will be displayed above the
ordinate instrument status reading.
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a
Click the Start button to start a data collection. Alternatively
you can choose Start from the Commands menu. The ‘Save
As’ dialog box will be displayed.
b
Enter the ‘File name’ for this RNA-DNA run and click Save.
The system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’.
c
Place the sample solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The system will then begin reading the samples and
printing the results to the Report area.
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Scan
The following Scan procedures are described.

Performing a scan with baseline correction (Cary 100–6000i)

Performing a scan in Signal-to-Noise mode (Cary 100-6000i)

Performing a scan in Independent mode (Cary 5000/6000i)
Perform a scan with baseline correction
This procedure describes how to perform a wavelength scan from
800 nm to 200 nm with baseline correction (Cary
100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Scan, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu line
to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method parameters
for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
a
Set the appropriate abscissa mode in the ‘X Mode’ field.
b
Set the wavelength range by entering the values you require
in the ‘Start’/‘Stop’ fields.
c
In the ‘Y Mode’ field, select the ordinate mode.
d
Enter an upper and lower range in the ‘Y min.’ and ‘Y max.’
fields to specify the displayed ordinate range.
e
Set the speed of the data collection by setting the ‘Ave. Time’
and ‘Data Interval’. The Data Interval is the wavelength
increment between data points. The ‘Scan Rate’ will
automatically update when selected.
f
Make sure ‘Cycle Mode’ is not selected.
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Set up SBW, lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
a
Set the ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth).
b
Set the ‘Beam Mode’ for the run (usually ‘Double’).
c
For Cary 5000/6000i, the fixed SBW is used to automatically
alter the Energy level and maintain a constant signal level.
d
For Cary 4000/5000/6000i, set the ‘Slit Height’ to Full.
e
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both lamps on during the
run.
f
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing Scan runs overnight, or unattended for long
periods of time.
g
Do not select ‘Signal-to-Noise Mode’.
h
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the Scan run in one graph box.
Setup dialog box | Independent page
If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, do not change any options on the
‘Independent’ page.
4
Set up the baseline correction
Setup dialog box | Baseline page
Select Baseline Correction to perform a baseline correction on each
sample data point.
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You can use a stored baseline by clicking ‘Baseline’ and opening the saved *.csw
baseline file.
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Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories 1 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
Setup dialog box | Accessories 2 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
Setup dialog box | Accessories 3 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
6
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your sample in the ‘Comment’
field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘AutoPrint’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the printed report.
If ‘AutoPrint’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area.
d
Set up the ‘Peak Table’ reporting.
(i) Select Peak Labels.
(ii) Click the Peak Information button and choose the ‘Peak
Type’, the ‘Labels Type’, and set the ‘Peak Threshold’. Click
OK.
(iii) Select Maximum Peak to report the peak with the largest
peak threshold that exceeds the Peak Threshold value.
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(iv) Select All Peaks to report all peaks meeting the Peak
Style criterion and exceeding the Threshold value.
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e
Set up ‘X-Y pairs’ reporting, if required. You can use the
actual Data Interval by which the data was collected, or you
can make the Cary interpolate the points to a new Interval.
f
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII (csv) with Log’, at
the end of the data collection the system will automatically
generate a report and store the data in the Cary format as
well as ASCII XY pairs format in the current folder.
Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at Start).
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any Setup page, or from the View
menu, to display information about your current reaction.
8
Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
9
Zero the instrument
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu to perform a
zero.
10 Measure a baseline
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a
Click Baseline or choose Baseline from the Commands
menu.
b
When prompted, insert the blank sample into the sample
compartment front beam and click OK. After the baseline is
collected, the word ‘baseline’ will be displayed in red in the
ordinate status box, indicating that you are in baseline
correction mode and have a valid baseline file for the
correction.
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If the word ’baseline’ is gray and in italics, the baseline file is still valid. The gray
and italics indicate that the Cary is idling outside the abscissa range of the
baseline file.
11 Start the run
Click the Start button or choose Start from the Commands menu to
start the Scan run.
12 Name the data file and samples
a
When you click Start, the ‘Save As’ dialog box will be
displayed. Enter the appropriate ‘File name’ for the data and
click Save.
b
The ‘Sample Name’ dialog box will be displayed. Enter the
appropriate name for your sample and click OK. The Scan
run will commence and the corrected trace will be displayed
in the Graphics area. At the end of the run, the Cary will
create the report and also print it, if ‘AutoPrint’ has been
selected on the ‘Reports’ page of the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
Perform a scan in Signal-To-Noise mode
This procedure describes how to perform a wavelength scan from
800 nm to 200 nm in signal-to-noise mode
(Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Scan, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu line
to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method parameters
for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
a
Set the appropriate abscissa mode for the scan in the ‘X
Mode’ field.
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b
Set the wavelength range for the scan by entering the values
you require in the ‘Start’ and ‘Stop’ fields.
c
In the ‘Y Mode’ field, select the ordinate mode.
d
Enter an upper and lower range in the ‘Y min.’ and ‘Y max.’
fields to specify the displayed ordinate range. You can click
the ‘Autoscale’ button during the data collection to
automatically scale the display.
e
Set the speed of the data collection by setting the ‘Ave. Time’
and ‘Data Interval’. The Data Interval is the wavelength
increment between data points. The ‘Scan Rate’ will
automatically update when selected.
f
Make sure that ‘Cycle Mode’ is not selected.
Set up SBW, lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
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a
Set the ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth).
b
If you are using a Cary 100/300/5000/6000i, set the ‘SBW’ for
the run. A good starting point is 2 nanometers if your method
does not specify a SBW.
c
Set the ‘Beam Mode’ for the run (usually ‘Double’).
d
For Cary 5000/6000i, the fixed SBW is used to automatically
alter the Energy level and maintain a constant signal level.
e
For Cary 4000/5000/6000i, set the ‘Slit Height’ to Full.
f
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both the lamps on during
the run.
g
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This option is especially
useful when performing Scan runs overnight or unattended
for long periods of time.
h
Check Signal-to-Noise Mode, and set the required values for
the Acceptable S/N and the S/N Timeout.
i
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose the ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data
of each sample in the Scan run in one graph box.
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Setup dialog box | Independent page
On the ‘Independent’ page, make sure ‘Independent Control’ is not
selected.
4
Set up the baseline correction
Setup dialog box | Baseline page
Select ‘Baseline Correction’ to perform a baseline correction on each
sample data point.
NOTE
You can use a stored baseline by clicking ‘Baseline’ and opening the saved *.csw
baseline file.
5
Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories 1 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
Setup dialog box | Accessories 2 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
Setup dialog box | Accessories 3 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
6
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘AutoPrint’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
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If ‘AutoPrint’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area.
d
Set up the ‘Peak Table’ reporting.
(i) Select Peak Labels.
(ii) Click the Peak Information button and choose the ‘Peak
Type’, the ‘Labels Type’, the and set the ‘Peak Threshold’.
Click OK.
(iii) Select Maximum Peak to report the peak with the largest
peak threshold that exceeds the Peak Threshold value.
(iv) Select All Peaks to report all peaks meeting the Peak
Style criterion and exceeding the Threshold value.
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e
Set up ‘X-Y pairs’ reporting, if required. You can use the
actual Data Interval by which the data was collected or you
can make the Cary interpolate the points to a new Interval.
f
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII (csv) with Log’, at
the end of the data collection the system will automatically
generate a report and store the data in the Cary format as
well as ASCII XY pairs format in the current folder.
Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at End).
8
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any Setup page, or from the View
menu, to display information about your current reaction.
9
Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
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10 Zero the instrument
Click Zero, or choose Zero from the Commands menu to perform a
zero.
11 Measure a baseline
NOTE
a
Click Baseline or choose Baseline from the Commands
menu.
b
When prompted, insert the blank sample into the sample
compartment front beam and click OK. After the baseline is
collected, the word ‘baseline’ will be displayed in red in the
ordinate status box, indicating that you are in baseline
correction mode and have a valid baseline file for the
correction.
If the word ‘baseline’ is gray and in italics, the baseline file is still valid. The gray
and italics indicate that the Cary is idling outside the abscissa range of the
baseline file.
12 Start the run
Click the Start button or choose Start from the Commands menu.
13 Name your samples
Once you click ‘Start’, the ‘Sample Name’ dialog box will be
displayed. Enter the appropriate name for you sample and click OK.
The Scan run will commence and the corrected trace will be
displayed in the Graphics area.
If for a particular point, the set Acceptable S/N cannot be met in the
set ‘S/N Timeout’ time, the Cary will collect the point as normal
(using the S/N Timeout as the Ave. Time) and display the message
SNR Timeout in the hardware status area.
14 Save your data
When the Cary has measured the sample, the ‘Save As’ dialog box
will be displayed. Enter the appropriate name for your sample and
click Save. The Cary will then create the report and print it, if
‘AutoPrint’ has been selected on the ‘Reports’ page of the ‘Setup’
dialog box.
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Perform a scan in Independent mode (Cary 5000)
This procedure describes how to perform a wavelength scan from
2200 nm to 400 nm in Independent mode (Cary 5000 only).
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Scan, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu line
to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method parameters
for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
3
a
Set the appropriate abscissa mode for the scan in the ‘X
Mode’ field.
b
Set the wavelength range for the scan by entering the values
you require in the ‘Start’ and ‘Stop’ fields.
c
In the ‘Y Mode’ field, select the ordinate mode.
d
Enter an upper and lower range in the ‘Y min.’ and ‘Y max.’
fields to specify the displayed ordinate range. You can use
the ‘Autoscale’ button during the data collection to
automatically scale the display.
e
Do not set any Scan Controls, such as ‘Ave. Time’ or ‘Data
Interval’, as the settings in Independent mode will override
these.
f
Make sure that ‘Cycle Mode’ is not selected.
Set up SBW, lamp and graphics options
Setup dialog box | Options page
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a
Do not set the ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth) or Energy, as the
settings in Independent mode will override these.
b
Set the ‘Beam Mode’ for the run (usually ‘Double’).
c
Set the ‘Slit Height’ to Full.
d
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both lamps on during the
run.
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e
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This option is especially
useful when performing Scan runs overnight or unattended
for long periods of time.
f
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Choose ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the Scan run in one graph box.
Set up the signal level controls (SBW/energy) for the scan
Setup dialog box | Independent page
5
a
Select Independent Control.
b
Select the Auto ‘Measurement Mode’. This will mean that the
Cary will use a Fixed SBW (spectral bandwidth) in the UV-Vis
region and a fixed Energy level in the near infra-red region.
c
Under ‘UV-Vis’, set the parameters you require in the UV-Vis
region. Good starting values are: Ave. Time = 0.1, Data
Interval = 1, Scan Rate = 600, SBW = 2.
d
Under ‘NIR’, set the parameters you require in the near infrared region. Good starting values are: Ave. Time = 0.1, Data
Interval = 4, Scan Rate = 2400, Energy=1.
Set up baseline correction
Setup dialog box | Baseline page
Select Baseline Correction to perform a baseline correction on each
sample data point.
NOTE
You can use a stored baseline by clicking ‘Baseline’ and opening the saved *.csw
baseline file.
6
Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories 1 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
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Setup dialog box | Accessories 2 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
Setup dialog box | Accessories 3 page
Make sure that no options are selected on this page and that no
accessories are installed.
7
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘AutoPrint’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
If ‘AutoPrint’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area.
d
Set up the ‘Peak Table’ reporting.
(i) Select Peak Labels.
(ii) Click the Peak Information button and choose the ‘Peak
Type’, the ‘Labels Type’, and set the ‘Peak Threshold’. Click
OK.
(iii) Select Maximum Peak to report the peak with the largest
peak threshold that exceeds the Peak Threshold value.
(iv) Select All Peaks to report all peaks meeting the Peak
Style criterion and exceeding the Threshold value.
e
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Set up ‘X-Y pairs’ reporting, if required. You can use the
actual Data Interval by which the data was collected or you
can make the Cary interpolate the points to a new Interval.
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8
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII (csv) with Log’, at
the end of the data collection the system will automatically
generate a report and store the data in the Cary format as
well as ASCII XY pairs format in the current folder.
Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at End).
9
Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any Setup page, or from the View
menu, to display information about your current reaction.
10 Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to confirm
any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
11 Zero the instrument
Click Zero to zero the system. Alternatively, choose Zero from the
Commands menu to perform a zero.
12 Measure a baseline
NOTE
a
Click Baseline or choose Baseline from the Commands
menu.
b
When prompted, insert the blank sample into the sample
compartment front beam and click OK. After the baseline is
collected, the word ‘baseline’ will be displayed in red in the
ordinate status box, indicating that you are in baseline
correction mode and have a valid baseline file for the
correction.
If the word ’baseline’ is gray and in italics, the baseline file is still valid. The gray
and italics indicate that the Cary is idling outside the abscissa range of the
baseline file.
13 Start the run
Click the Start button or choose Start from the Commands menu.
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14 Set up sample names
When you click Start, the ‘Sample Name’ dialog box will be displayed.
Enter the appropriate name for you sample and click OK. The Scan
run will commence and the corrected trace will be displayed in the
Graphics area.
15 Save your data
When the Cary has measured the sample, the ‘Save As’ dialog box
will be displayed. Enter the appropriate name for your sample and
click Save. The Cary will then create the report and print it, if
‘AutoPrint’ was selected on the ‘Reports’ page of the ‘Setup’ dialog
box.
Scanning Kinetics
Collect data using the Multicell Holder with temperature control
This procedure demonstrates how to perform a multicell, multi-stage
wavelength scan with baseline correction from 600 to 500 nm at
37 °C using the Temperature Controller accessory with the Multicell
Holder accessory (Cary 100/300/4000/5000/6000i). You can then use
the data to create kinetics continuums in order to calculate reaction
rates.
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Scanning Kinetics, click the Setup button or choose Setup from
the Menu line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the
method parameters for a new method.
2
Select the baseline correction type
Setup dialog box | Baseline page
Select Baseline Correction. This will force the Cary to use a baseline
scan to perform a baseline correction on the sample data. The
correction will be performed on each point before it is displayed.
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You can use a stored baseline. To do this, click the ‘Retrieve Baseline File’ button
and open the saved *.csk baseline file.
3
Set up the Multicell Holder accessory
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
NOTE
a
Ensure that you have the appropriate accessories installed
before starting the run.
b
Select Use Cell Changer to enable the Multicell Holder
accessory.
c
Choose the type of Multicell Holder you are using (6 x 6 or
8 x 6).
If you are using a Series I 6 x 6x (Cary 100/300), you must calibrate the cell
changer using the Align application before starting experiments.
d
Click Select Cells and select the cells you require under ‘Use
Cells’.
For Front Beam analysis, select ‘Cell 1–Cell 6’ (6 x 6) or
‘Cell 1–Cell 8’ (8 x 6). This will ensure that all front cell
positions in the Multicell Holder will be measured during
your Scanning Kinetics analysis.
e
4
Select Multi Zero.
Set up accessories for reaction temperature control and
temperature display
a
If you are not using a Peltier-controlled accessory (for
example, the water-thermostatted 8 x 6), ensure that you
have the Temperature Controller accessory installed before
starting the run.
b
Select Automatic Temperature Setting and click
Temperature Controller to enable the accessory.
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c
Set the monitoring temperature by entering the block
temperature as 37 °C. (The monitoring device is selected in
Step 6d.)
d
Under ‘Temperature Display’, select Block and Probe 1 to
view the temperature of the Multicell Holder block and one
temperature probe in the ‘Status Display’ window.
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
6
a
Set the appropriate abscissa mode for the scan in the
‘X Mode’ field.
b
Set the wavelength range for the scan by entering the values
you require in the ‘Start’ and ‘Stop’ fields.
c
In the ‘Y Mode’ field, select the ordinate mode you require.
d
Enter an upper and lower range value for ‘Y min.’ and
‘Y max.’ to specify the displayed ordinate range.
e
Set the speed of the data collection by setting the ‘Ave. Time’
and ‘Data Interval’. The Data Interval is the wavelength
increment between data points. The ‘Scan Rate’ will
automatically update when selected.
Set up rate parameters
Under ‘Collect Timing’, select Advanced Collect to set up different
data collection procedures for the multiple rates in your reaction.
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The ‘Advanced Collect’ facility enables you to collect data more frequently during
the crucial stages of your reaction, and to collect data less frequently where you
know there will not be much activity.
a
Enter the number of different reaction rates that you require
in the ‘Number of Stages’ field. The number you set here will
be reflected in the table below.
b
Specify how long the Cary will wait after reading each cell
before it starts another reading cycle by setting the ‘Cycle
time’ for each rate stage.
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c
Specify the duration of the Scanning Kinetics run by setting
the ‘Stop time’ for each rate stage.
d
Choose the desired temperature monitoring device in the
‘Monitor’ field. The ‘Start’ button will not be enabled until the
temperature of the selected monitor is within 0.5 °C of the
block temperature set on the ‘Accessories’ page (Step 4c).
Set up spectral bandwidth or energy and lamp options
Setup dialog box | Options page
8
a
Set the ‘SBW’ (spectral bandwidth) for the run.
b
Set the ‘Slit Height’ to Full.
c
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing data collections overnight or unattended
for long periods of time.
d
Click the UV/Vis button if you want both lamps on during the
run.
e
Enter your required ‘Source Changeover’ wavelength in the
corresponding field. If you are using a Cary 5000/6000i, also
enter the detector and grating changeover wavelengths (800
nanometers is recommended for both).
Set up analysis parameters
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
This page is used for post-run calculations.
9
Set up reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate check
boxes under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include a graph in the generated report.
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If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as to the Report area.
d
Select Include X-Y Pairs Table to view a list of abscissa
values and their corresponding ordinate values.
e
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require.
f
If you choose ‘Select for ASCII (csv)’ or ‘Select for ASCII
(csv) with Log’, at the end of the data collection the system
will automatically generate a report and store the data in the
Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in the current
folder.
10 Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at Start), to set the Cary to prompt you
for a file name before the start of the Scanning Kinetics run.
11 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
12 Finish setup
Click OK to save any changes you have made and close the ‘Setup’
dialog box. Depending on the cells selected in the Multicell Holder,
the Cary may then inform you that it will perform a dual single beam
calibration. Click OK.
13 Measure a baseline
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a
If you do not have a valid baseline file, the Cary will prompt
you to click Baseline to set up the baseline collection.
b
The system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’. If you like,
change the name of the blank.
c
Insert blank samples into the cell changer to collect the
0Abs/100%T baseline scans and click OK.
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The system will set up the Graphics area and the Cary will collect the
baseline scan. After the collection, the word ‘baseline’ will be
displayed in red in the ordinate status box, indicating that you are in
baseline correction mode and you have a valid baseline file for the
correction.
If you want to use the baseline again with other samples, save the
method using ‘Save Method As’ on the ‘File’ menu. Then, when you
re-open the method, the baseline will also open and be ready to use.
It is preferable to save the baseline with the method, rather than a
baseline file, as that way you can be sure that all your collection
parameters are exactly the same for the new Scanning Kinetics runs.
However, Good Laboratory Practice recommends that you collect a
new baseline for each laboratory session.
14 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu.
b
If you like, change the name of the blank/s.
c
Insert blank samples into the appropriate positions of the
Multicell Holder and click OK.
15 Start the run
a
NOTE
Click the Start button to start a data collection. Alternatively
you can choose Start from the Commands menu. Do not add
your active reagent at this time.
At this point, the system will display the ‘Save File’ dialog box if you have
selected ‘Storage On (Prompt at Start)’ on the ‘Auto Store’ page of the ‘Setup’
dialog box. If so, enter the file name for this Scanning Kinetics run in the ‘File
name’ field and click ‘Save’.
b
The system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’. If you like,
change the names of the samples.
c
Place the sample solution(s) in the correct cell positions and
click OK. The ‘Sync Start’ dialog box will be displayed.
d
Add your active reagent just before the countdown reaches
0:00, or commence the data collection by clicking OK.
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At the end of the run, determine the actual Stop Time by
observing the last value in the ‘Time’ column of the ‘User
Data Form’.
Perform a Simple Reads measurement at a single wavelength
This procedure describes how to perform a Simple Reads
measurement at a single wavelength.
1
2
Set up instrument parameters (wavelength, Y mode)
a
In Simple Reads, click the Setup button or choose Setup
from the Menu line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
b
Select Read at Wavelength and enter the required
wavelength.
c
Under ‘Y Mode’, select the ordinate mode you require. The
ordinate mode determines the way in which the photometric
value is measured and displayed in your report.
d
Click OK. The instrument will change to the new wavelength.
Zero the instrument
Make sure that the sample compartment is clear (or you have a blank
in position) and click Zero. (Wait for the ordinate reading to reach
‘0’.)
3
4
Read the sample
a
Insert the sample into the sample compartment. Wait while
the instrument changes to the specified wavelength. The
current wavelength is displayed in the Abscissa status
display at the top right of the application window.
b
Click the Read button to perform photometric measurements
on the sample at the specified wavelength. The result appears
in the Report area and includes the ordinate reading
obtained and the wavelength at which the reading was
measured.
Print the results
You can print the contents of the Report area by clicking the Print
button.
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Thermal
The following Thermal procedures are described:

Performing a run and determine Tm using Derivative calculations

Performing a run and determine Tm using Hyperchromicity
calculations
Perform a run and determine Tm using derivative calculations
This procedure describes how to perform a Thermal run using a
single temperature rate and automatically calculate Tm from the first
derivative.
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Thermal, click the Setup button, or choose Setup from the Menu
line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
NOTE
a
In the ‘Wavelength’ field, enter the wavelength that you
would like to monitor.
b
In the ‘SBW’ field, enter the required spectral bandwidth.
c
In the ‘Ave. (averaging) Time’ field enter the required value.
For slow changes in temperature (that is, slow ramp rates), it is recommended
that a long Ave. Time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) be set.
d
3
Enter the ordinate values in the ‘Y min.’ and ‘Y max.’ fields.
Set up rate parameters
a
Specify the ‘Collect Temperatures’ parameters:
b
In the ‘Start °C’ field, enter the temperature at which you
want to start the data collection.
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Once you click ‘OK’ to close the ‘Setup’ dialog box, the Cary will drive the
temperature to the specified Start Temperature.
4
c
In the ‘Return °C’ field, enter the temperature to which you
want the Temperature Controller to drive at the end of the
data collection.
d
Use ‘Monitor’ to specify whether the temperature will be
measured at the block or the probe.
e
Select Simple Collect to set a single rate of temperature
change for the entire Thermal run.
f
Enter the ‘Data Interval’, ‘Ramp Rate’, ‘End Temperature’
and ‘Hold time’. Select the stages where you want to collect
data in the ‘Collect Data’ column.
Set up the lamp source operation and data display options
Setup dialog box | Options page
5
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing collections overnight or unattended for
long periods of time.
b
Click UV/Vis if you want both lamps on during the run.
c
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Select ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the run in one graph box.
Ensure no accessories are selected
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
Click the Accessories tab and make sure that no accessories are
selected.
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Set up the analysis to reduce measurement interference
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
Select Smoothing and nominate the smoothing ‘Interval’ and ‘Filter
Size’ to control the number of measurement points to be averaged.
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NOTE
NOTE
Set up a derivative method of analysis
a
Select Derivative to calculate the temperature at which 50%
of the DNA strands have separated (Tm).
b
Select Autocalculate to automatically perform a derivative
calculation at the end of each run.
You can manually perform the derivative calculation, once the run is complete.
c
Define the range over which to calculate and plot the first
derivative of the selected scan.
d
Enter the Interval at which data is sampled in order to
perform a derivative calculation. A derivative calculation
involves the collection of points from a plot. Selection of
these points is dependent upon the data interval chosen. The
data points are then used to generate a separate trace from
which a derivative calculation is performed. The selection of
the Derivative Interval is dependent on the rate of data
collection. If data is collected every 0.1 °C then a derivative
interval of 0.1 °C will give the most accurate result.
e
Enter the Filter Size you require for the derivative
calculation. The derivative uses a Savitzky Golay technique
where a number of points surrounding an individual point
are averaged to produce a new, smoothed point. For example,
a five point derivation uses the two data points before and
after each data point.
The larger the filter size, the more data points that are included in the filter for
smoothing.
f
Enter the temperature that you want to start the calculation
in the ‘Low Calculation Limit’ field.
g
Enter the temperature where you want to end the calculation
in the ‘High Calculation Limit’ field.
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Set up other recalculations and normalization
Setup dialog box | Reports page
9
NOTE
a
Select Calculation and enter or select an equation in the field
to perform a calculation.
b
Select Correction and enter the ‘Correction Temperature’ to
perform a Thermal Expansion Correction.
c
Select Normalize and enter the temperature at which you
would like the data to be normalized.
Set up reporting and printing requirements
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate items
under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include graphics in the generated report.
If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area.
d
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘ASCII’ or ‘ASCII with Log’, at the end of the data collection
the system will automatically generate a report and store the
data in the Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in
the current folder.
10 Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage Off.
11 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu to display information about your current reaction.
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12 Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to save any
changes made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box. The Cary will start to
drive the temperature to the start temperature.
13 Zero the instrument
a
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu. A
‘Loading Guide’ will be displayed.
b
Place a blank solution in the cell that is in the light beam in
sample compartment and click OK. The system will perform
an instrument zero on the blank solution.
14 Equilibrate the sample
Make sure that the Cary has reached the start temperature and has
been at this temperature for 2 to 3 minutes. If you entered a hold
time in the ‘Stage 1 Hold’ field (Cary page), the system will wait and
equilibrate at this temperature for the hold time before proceeding
with the ramp. It is not necessary to wait to click the ‘Start’ button.
15 Start the run
a
Click the Start button or choose Start from the Commands
menu. The system will display a ‘Loading Guide’.
b
Load your sample into the front cell holder.
c
Enter the name of your sample then click OK. The Cary will
wait for the specified hold time and then perform the run.
16 After the run
At the end of the run, depending on what you have set in previous
steps, the ‘User Data Form’ may appear. If it does, fill in the
appropriate entries in the columns provided for the sample and click
OK. The calculation equation will be displayed in the report.
Also, since ‘Autocalculate’ (under ‘Derivative’) was selected on the
‘Analyze’ page of the ‘Setup’ dialog box, a derivative calculation will
be performed at the end of the data collection.
The sample under investigation, with corresponding Tm values, will
be displayed in the Report area as well as parameters used to
generate the selected data file, temperature profile, and the method
used to contain the Tm value.
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A plot will be displayed in the Graphics area indicating the original
temperature data and a plot of the first derivative of the selected
scan. The point at which the derivative plot peaks (that is, maximum
or minimum gradient on the original plot) is reported as the Tm value
and the original plot is marked with an arrow to indicate this point.
To view a plot of the collected data, choose Graph from the View
menu.
17 Save your data
a
From the File menu choose Save Data As.
b
In the ‘Files of Type’ field, click Batch.
c
Enter the file name for this run in the ‘File name’ field.
d
Click Save.
Perform a run and determine Tm using hyperchromicity calculations
This procedure describes how to perform a Thermal run with
multiple temperature ramps and determine Tm using a
hyperchromicity calculation.
1
Set up data collection parameters
Setup dialog box
In Thermal, click the Setup button or choose Setup from the Menu
line to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box and specify the method
parameters for a new method.
2
Set up instrument parameters
Setup dialog box | Cary page
NOTE
a
In the ‘Wavelength’ field, enter the wavelength that you
would like to monitor.
b
In the ‘SBW’ field, enter the required spectral bandwidth.
c
In the ‘Ave. (averaging) Time’ field, enter the required value.
For slow changes in temperature (that is, slow ramp rates), it is recommended
that a long Ave. Time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) be set.
d
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Set up the collect temperature parameters
a
NOTE
NOTE
In the ‘Start °C’ field, enter the temperature at which you
want to start the data collection.
Once you click ‘OK’ to close the ‘Setup’ dialog box, the Cary will drive the
temperature to the specified Start Temperature.
b
In the ‘Return °C’ field, enter the temperature to which you
want the Temperature Controller to drive at the end of the
data collection.
c
Use ‘Monitor’ to specify whether the temperature will be
measured at the block or at the probe.
d
Select Advanced Collect.
e
Enter the number of changes in temperature rate that you
require in the ‘Number of Stages’ field.
An increase or decrease in the temperature must be a separate stage.
f
4
Enter the ‘Data Interval’, ‘Ramp Rate’, ‘End Temperature’
and ‘Hold time’. Select the stages where you want to collect
data in the ‘Collect Data’ column.
Set up the lamp source operation and the data display options
Setup dialog box | Options page
a
Select Auto Lamps Off if you want to automatically turn off
the lamps at the end of a collect. This is especially useful
when performing Thermal data collections overnight or
unattended for long periods of time.
b
Click UV/Vis if you want both lamps on during the run.
c
Under ‘Display Options’, select ‘Individual Data’ to display
the collected data of each sample in individual graph boxes.
Or select ‘Overlay Data’ to superimpose the collected data of
each sample in the run in one graph box.
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Set up the Multicell Holder accessory
Setup dialog box | Accessories page
6
a
Ensure that you have the Thermostattable 6 x 6 Multicell
Holder accessory installed before starting the run.
b
Select Use Cell Changer to enable the accessory.
c
Click Select Cells, and select the cells you require from the
available cells under ‘Use Cells’.
d
Select Multi Zero to turn on the ‘Multi Zero’ facility.
e
Clear Blank Correction.
Set up temperature display
Under ‘Temperature Display’, select Block and Probe 1 to turn on
monitoring of the Multicell Holder block and one temperature probe.
7
Set up the RBA accessory
a
NOTE
Under ‘RBA’, select Use RBA.
If you are using a Series I RBA, you must configure it using the Align application
before starting any experiments.
b
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Select either ‘Attenuation’ and enter the Abs value or select
‘Position’ and enter the angle position.
Set up the analysis to reduce measurement interference
Setup dialog box | Analyze page
Select Smoothing and nominate the smoothing ‘Interval’ and ‘Filter
Size’ to control the number of measurement points to be averaged.
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Set up your method of analysis
a
NOTE
Select Hyperchromicity to calculate the temperature at
which 50% of the DNA strands have separated (Tm).
The hyperchromicity calculation is performed once the run is completed.
b
Select Van't Hoff Calculation to calculate a Van't Hoff plot
(Ln(K(T)) vs 1000/T(deg K)) and activate the
‘Hyperchromicity’ items.
c
Select ‘Self Complementary’ if the DNA molecule being
analyzed consists of identical strands. Otherwise, select ‘Non
Self Complementary’.
d
Enter the concentration in the ‘Total Conc of Strands’ field.
e
Enter the ‘Molecularity’ (that is, the number of strands) of
the hybrid. For example, enter ‘2' if the DNA molecule being
analyzed consists of two strands.
f
Select Δ G to perform Δ G (free energy) and K (equilibrium
constant) calculations.
g
In the ‘Number of Temperatures’ field, specify the number of
temperatures at which you would like to perform the Δ G and
K calculations. The number set here is reflected in the
‘Temperature’ table below this field.
h
Enter the required temperature in each cell of the
‘Temperature’ table.
10 Set up other recalculations and normalizations
Setup dialog box | Calculations page
a
Select Calculation and enter or select an equation to perform
a calculation.
b
Select Correction and enter the ‘Correction Temperature’ to
perform a Thermal Expansion Correction.
c
Select Normalize and enter the temperature at which you
would like the data to be normalized.
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11 Set up your reporting and printing requirements
Setup dialog box | Reports page
NOTE
a
Enter your name in the ‘Name’ field.
b
Enter a comment relating to your experiment in the
‘Comment’ field.
c
Set up your report style by selecting the appropriate items
under ‘Options’. For example, select ‘Auto Print’ to
automatically obtain a printout of your report. Select ‘Graph’
to include graphics in the generated report.
If ‘Auto Print’ is selected, the system will send the report information to the
specified printer as well as the Report area..
d
Select the ‘Autoconvert’ option you require. If you select
‘ASCII’ or ‘ASCII with Log’, at the end of the data collection
the system will automatically generate a report and store the
data in the Cary format as well as ASCII XY pairs format in
the current folder.
12 Set up storage of collected data
Setup dialog box | Auto Store page
Select Storage On (Prompt at End).
13 Set up visual system monitoring
Select Show Status Display on any of the Setup pages, or from the
View menu, to display information about your current reaction.
14 Finish setup
Once you are satisfied with your method setup, click OK to save any
changes made and close the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
15 Zero the instrument
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a
Click Zero or choose Zero from the Commands menu. The
system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’.
b
Place the blank solutions in the correct positions in the
holder then click OK to zero the specified cells.
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16 Equilibrate the samples
Ensure that the start temperature has been reached and held at this
temperature for 2 to 3 minutes. If you entered a hold time in the
‘Stage 1 Hold’ field (on the ‘Cary’ page), the system will wait and
equilibrate at this temperature for the hold time before proceeding
with the ramp, and it is not necessary to wait to click the ‘Start’
button.
17 Start the run
Click the Start button or choose Start from the Commands menu to
start the Thermal run. The ‘Save As’ dialog box will be displayed.
18 Set up file name and trace names for the data
a
Enter the appropriate name for your run and click Save. The
system will display a ‘Cell Loading Guide’.
b
Place the solutions in the correct cell positions in the holder.
c
Enter the name of each sample in the corresponding field
then click OK.
The Cary will wait for the specified hold time and then perform the
Thermal run.
19 After the run
At the end of the run, depending on what you have set in previous
steps, the ‘User Data Form’ may appear. If it does, fill in the columns
for each sample trace and click OK. The calculation equation will be
displayed in the report.
20 Hyperchromicity calculations
The Cary WinUV software will now prompt you to use the Thermal
ruler to define various limits for the hyperchromicity calculations.
a
A prompt will be displayed asking you to select the
Associated DNA limits using the Ruler. Click OK. The cursor
changes to ruler mode.
b
Position the mouse pointer on the Thermal curve at one end
of the linear region of the Associated DNA part of the curve
(before transition). Click and drag along the curve and
release at the other end of the linear region.
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The software will automatically calculate a linear least
squares line between the selected points and extrapolate to
both ends of the melting curve.
c
An ‘Associated DNA Limits’ dialog box will be displayed,
displaying the upper and lower limits that you selected with
the Thermal Ruler. Click OK to accept the calculated line.
d
A prompt will then appear asking you to select the
‘Deassociated DNA limits’ using the Ruler. Click OK on this
prompt. The cursor changes to ruler mode.
e
Position the mouse pointer on the Thermal curve at one end
of the linear region of the Deassociated DNA part of the
curve (after the transition). Click and drag along the curve
and release at the other end of the linear region.
The software will automatically calculate a linear least
squares line between the selected points and extrapolate to
both ends of the melting curve.
f
NOTE
A ‘Deassociated DNA Limits’ dialog box will be displayed
displaying the upper and lower limits that you selected with
the ruler. Click OK to accept the calculated line.
The Associated and Deassociated DNA Limits dialog boxes allow you to re-select
your limits if you are not satisfied with the linear least squares lines drawn in the
graph box. To do this, click ‘Retry’ and select another region. If you wish to exit
from the calculation mode, click ‘Cancel’. The ruler trace is removed from the
graph.
The Linear Region Associated and Deassociated correction points are displayed
in the Report area.
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If the two extrapolated lines cross at any point, a warning will be displayed. Click
‘Cancel’ and repeat steps (a) to (f) above and re-select the linear regions. Click
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Using the lines calculated in the previous steps, the software will
automatically create a second graph box and display the calculated
Alpha curve.
g
A prompt will be displayed asking you to select the range on
the Alpha curve that will be used for the Tm calculation. Click
OK to make your selection.
h
Position the mouse pointer on the alpha curve at one end of
the linear region. Click and drag along the curve and release
at the other end of the linear region.
i
An ‘Alpha Tm Limits’ dialog box will be displayed displaying
the selected limits. Click ‘Retry’ to reselect the limits, if
required. Click OK to accept the selected ranges. A linear
least squares line is drawn between the selected points and
the value of temperature where  = 0.5 is calculated to give
the Tm value. (The Tm value is automatically reported in °C
and K.)
If you have chosen the Van't Hoff Calculation method to calculate
Δ G and K:
NOTE
j
Using the data calculated in Step (i) above, the system
automatically creates a third graph box displaying a Van't
Hoff plot. A prompt will be displayed asking you to select the
required range on the Van't Hoff plot to calculate Δ G and K.
Click OK.
k
Position the mouse pointer on the Van't Hoff curve at one end
of the linear region. Click and drag along the curve and
release at the other end of the linear region.
l
A ‘Van't Hoff Limits’ dialog box will also appear, displaying
the upper and lower limits that you selected with the ruler.
Click OK to accept the calculated line. Alternatively, click
‘Retry’ to reselect the limits using the ruler.
If there is an error in the Van't Hoff calculation, you will be prompted to reselect
the linear region.
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A linear least squares line is calculated between these points and is
extrapolated to both ends of the Van't Hoff plot. The slope and
intercept of the calculated line gives the enthalpy and entropy of the
hybrid formation (Δ H° and Δ S° respectively).
The software will automatically send the results, using the calculated
alpha curve, to the Report area including:

K(Tm)experimental

K(Tm)from first principles

K(T Tm)experimental/K(Tm)from first principles
21 Step 20 will be repeated for each sample trace measured.
Set up tests for validation
The Validate application enables you to carry out a number of
performance tests to verify that the system is performing according
to specification. This procedure describes how to set up your
instrument to perform a validation test.
1
NOTE
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Set up test parameters
a
In the Validate application, click the Tests menu or the Tests
button to display the ‘Configure’ page.
b
Select the type of instrument performance tests that you
require. The various tests that are available will be displayed
as tabs across the top of this dialog box.
If your access privileges are restricted by the GLP application, you may find that
fields and buttons in this dialog box are not accessible.
c
Click each tab and select the tests you require to be
performed.
d
For each test, change any parameters that you require to be
changed to suit your laboratory.
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NOTE
If you wish to save the tests you have set up for future use, choose ‘Save
Method As’ from the ‘File’ menu to display the ‘Save As’ dialog box and save the
method (with the file name extension ‘*.mvo’).
2
Set up automated runs
If you are using either the Multicell Holder or the Auto Double
Aperture accessory to automate the testing procedure:
NOTE
a
Click Setup to display the ‘Setup’ dialog box.
b
Click the Analyze tab.
c
Select the appropriate accessory.
Check with your local Agilent office regarding the availability of this accessory.
3
Start the run
a
Click the Start button or click Start on the Commands menu
to commence the testing procedure.
b
If you set up for an automated run with the Multicell Holder
in the previous step, then the ‘Cell Loading Guide’ will be
displayed. Place the specified solutions and/or filters exactly
as shown in this dialog box and click OK.
Alternatively, follow the instructions on the prompts that
appear and click OK to continue with the performance tests.
Click Cancel at any time to stop the Validate run.
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NOTE
For manual runs (without the use of automated accessories), the Validate
application will automatically arrange the tests so that tests requiring your
intervention (for example, placing filters or solutions into the sample
compartment) are performed early in the Validate run. Tests that do not require
your intervention will be performed later in the run. The system will advise you
when you are no longer required. However, if you require, you can change the
order of the tests.
The results for each test are displayed in the Report area
immediately after the test is completed.
4
After the run
At the end of the Validate run, the Cary system automatically
generates a report file. The report file is stored in the Cary WinUV
directory.
The Report file will be saved with the following format:
DATE TIME.RVO
For example:
16 Apr 97 3;57;48 PM.RVO
The date and time will be displayed in the same form that is set in
the Windows Regional Settings Properties dialog box, accessed from
the Windows Control Panel.
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At the end of the Validate run, you can also save your data. To do this, choose
‘Save Data As’ from the ‘File’ menu to display the ‘Save As’ dialog box and save
the current method, data and report in a batch file (BVO).
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Connect button instead of Start
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Not enough memory
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Poor display of videos and photographs
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GLP log does not list some privilege changes
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Report header and footer not being updated
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If you are having problems with your software, check the information
in this chapter to see if there is a solution to your problem. You may
also find a solution to your problem in the:

‘Troubleshooting’ section in the hardware manual supplied with
the instrument.

‘Troubleshooting’ section of the Help. To view this, click the
Windows ‘Start’ button, then ‘(All) Programs’, ‘Cary WinUV’, and
‘Cary Help’. Click ‘Troubleshooting’ and follow the links.

Late Breaking News documents that were shipped with the Cary
WinUV software.
If you still have not found the solution to your problem, contact your
local Agilent office or representative.
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Instrument offline
Problem
When I start the Cary WinUV software, the application reports that
the instrument is ‘Offline’.
Solutions

Check the connection of the main instrument cable (IEEE cable)
attaching the computer to the instrument.

Ensure the instrument has completed its initialization tests
before you start the Cary WinUV software.

Contact your local Agilent office.
For more information, refer to Chapter 4 in the Hardware manual
provided with the instrument.
Connect button instead of Start
Problem
When I start the Cary WinUV application, I want to use the ‘Start’
button but it has changed to a ‘Connect’ button — why?
Solution
When you first start the Cary WinUV software, the System
Information application has control of the instrument while it
initializes. Until the initialization has finished, any other application
that you start will not have control of the instrument; hence the
‘Connect’ button. Wait until the ‘Connect’ button changes to ‘Start’. If
it does not change, check to see if you have any other Cary
applications running. If they are not collecting data, you can just
click the ‘Connect’ button to get control of the instrument.
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Not enough memory
Problem
After installing version 3 of the Cary WinUV software, I get an error
saying that there is not enough memory and the Cary WinUV
software will not run.
Solution
Check that you have version 6.0 or later of Microsoft Internet
Explorer installed. (To check the version, start Internet Explorer and
choose ‘About Internet Explorer’ from the ‘Help’ menu. The version
number will be displayed).
Poor display of videos and photographs
Problem
The graphics and video display appears fuzzy, grainy or in weird
colors.
Solution
Increase your display settings to a higher resolution.
To do this:
NOTE
1
Click the Windows Start button then (Settings), Control Panel
and double-click Display.
2
Click the Settings tab and adjust the color quality and screen
resolution to a higher setting (that is, 16 bit or 32 bit color),
providing your monitor and display adapter allow it.
3
Click OK.
You may have to restart your computer for the settings to take effect.
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GLP log does not list some privilege changes
Problem
I have changed multiple privileges using the GLP application, but not
all of them appear in the log file that the application creates. What
has happened?
Solution
You need to click the ‘Apply changes now’ button on the ‘Privileges’
page each time you change privileges for a user or application. You
cannot make multiple changes and then click the ‘Apply Changes
now’ button — the changes are actually made but they don’t appear in
the log.
Report header and footer not being updated
Problem
I have changed the report header and footer information in the
System Information application, but it is not being updated when I
generate a report — why?
Solution
You need to be logged on as an Administrator to make the changes in
System Information.
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